Court Clerk

The Court Clerk is responsible for attending criminal hearings and providing the Criminal Court with all required files and paperwork related to the designated caseload.

A criminal background check is required.

• Complete and distribute all paperwork related to caseload.
• Catelogue all exhibits related to caseload.
• Attend ARD and Drug Court hearings.
• Complete and distribute all paperwork related to ARD and Drug Court hearings.
• Assist in implementing in-house computerization and upcoming criminal court computerization and the records management program.
• Assist support staff in docketing court sentencing on the computer and the taxing of related sentencing.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow office protocol.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
• Basic skills to use a personal computer and various software packages.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice.
• Two to three years of experience in a criminal justice setting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

• Basic Word skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)