Appellate Court Clerk 1 - Supreme Court

Primary Duties

• Reviews legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure
• Enters information from filings into the electronic case management system (PACMS) while reviewing documents for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Issues appropriate correspondence to parties regarding procedural inquiries and deficient filings.
• Prepares documents for internal processing and transmittal to judicial chambers.
• Responds to in-person and telephone inquiries regarding procedures and case status and court action.
• Performs general office administrative duties, including verifying docket entries, processing fees collection, copying, scanning, and emailing.
• Assist with disposition of case records in accordance with records retention policy.
• Performs other clerical work, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree with at least two years of clerical experience in a professional, legal or court setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and observe confidentiality in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to lift boxes of up to 30 lbs. and to sit and perform data entry to a major portion of the workday.

Job Highlights

• 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
• Excellent Judiciary benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• 13 paid holidays and accrued paid time off.
• Parking provided, salary increases, student loan forgiveness plan, employee assistance programs, and Judiciary retirement plans.

Salary information

Salary Information

Starting Salary: $39,649 - $46,362

Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.

Location:  Harrisburg

Department:  Middle District Filing Office

How to Apply

Candidates interested in applying for this position should upload a cover letter noting salary requirements and written resume (video or audio resumes will not be accepted).

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.