JOB SUMMARY:

This position requires legal drafting, filing, preparing, and scanning of legal documents as well as preparation of forms, procedures, and related duties. A high level of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of work is required.

HOURS OF WORK: Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 8 am- 4:30 pm with a one- hour unpaid lunch (37.5-hour work week). This is a full-time benefit eligible position.

Compliance with the County of Adams attendance policy is a requirement of this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. High School or GED required.

2. Two years’ experience in a law office, or court related department

3. Paralegal strongly preferred

4. Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or other applicable subject preferred AND previous administrative/business experience with basic understanding of accounting preferred

5. Required to be proficient with Microsoft applications specifically O365. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams are used daily. Experience creating forms/documents using Adobe Pro highly preferred.

6. Must be able to operate multiple programs simultaneously

7. Bilingual is preferred

8. Excellent critical thinking skills required

9. Preferred: Working knowledge of the PA Unified Judicial System; strong knowledge of the accounting/cashier management components of the Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS) and knowledge of the PA Rules of Criminal Procedure, PA Rules of Appellate Procedure, PA Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure, local rules, Clerk of Courts Procedures Manual, and Code of Conduct

10. Ability to think independently in solving work-related problems, ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with judges, attorneys, sureties, staff and the general public. Results oriented and willing to be accountable for results.

• Cover Letter with salary expectation
• Resume
• Online Application

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a pension plan.

A detailed job description is attached.