Appellate Court Clerk 2 - Pittsburgh
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This position within the Superior Court Western District Prothonotary's Office involves processing legal filings, issuing appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions, and maintaining trial court certified records.Typical Duties

• Oversee the case processing of an appeal from the docketing of the Notice of Appeal through final disposition.
• Review legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and collect the appropriate filing fee.
• Docket legal filings in the case management system and forward them to the appropriate court office or judicial chambers for action.
• Issue appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions to the parties in the appeal.
• Respond to inquiries from litigants either over the phone or in person and inquiries from Superior Court judicial chambers or offices.
• Filing, assist with incoming and outgoing mail, and other clerical work as required.

Salary informationMinimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and

• Three years of clerical experience, preferably within a legal setting;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or training may be considered.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and practices, legal documents and terminology.
• Enhanced level of professionalism in assisting callers, interacting with litigants and judicial personnel.
• Enhanced attention to detail within a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships.
• Experience with a computerized case management or docketing system.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience using, the latest version of Microsoft Office.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Salary$37,648-$47,208Commencement DateSeptember/October 2024How to ApplyApply online via the Workday website. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) ###-#### or ...@pacourts.us.