JOB
The SSS V provides advanced administrative support and clerical duties to the department, participates in department wide cross-training and rotation of duties within each division. This person must have excellent organization, computer and customer service skills.
A criminal background check is required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:
- Provide administrative support to all divisions within Court Administration;
- Receptionist duties (handle all incoming phone calls and visitors at the public counter, make outgoing/return calls, direct calls);
- Cross-train in each division in all duties, including but not limited to Civil, Criminal, Orphans' Court, Administrative, Jury, Family Court and the Law Library to operate independently in each division;
- Rotate divisions and job assignments to maintain up-to-date information on processes and procedures in each division;
- Maintain and update manuals that include detailed procedures for all tasks each division;
- Perform Formal Arraignments (in person and video);
- Schedule interpreters, negotiate fees and review interpreter invoices for accuracy;
- Provide back-up coverage in processing juror summonses and requests, check-in and orientate jurors;
- Maintain the subscription inventory and assist the public in the Law Library;
- Provide back-up coverage in updating and maintaining information for all divisions on the website;
- Adhere to and maintain the record retention for all divisions;
- Process court transcription requests, maintain accurate records and balance transcript financials;
- Attend and participate in training seminars and continuing education;
- Typing and data entry (prepare and distribute lists, transcription, maintain statistical data, proofreading), maintain databases, logs and spreadsheets;
- Clerical duties (fax, copy, print, etc.), filing (pull files, re-filing, maintain records) and meeting minutes;
- Distribute incoming mail, file/pick up/drop off mail and documents to Judges and other departments;
- Maintain supplies and supply/storage/office rooms;
- Prepare, verify accuracy and track Judges' trial lists;
- Produce and mail accurate and timely notices of hearings, trials and attachment letters;
- Schedule various miscellaneous matters for attorneys and pro se litigants;
- Prepare and distribute the Miscellaneous List;
- Assign hearing rooms and maintain the Outlook calendars;
- Track Orphans' Court files received and disbursed and prepare and submit the monthly tracking report;
- Prepare and mail notices to guardianship volunteers for meetings and events;
- Perform special projects, as assigned;
- Perform other duties, tasks and office functions, as determined (e.g. attend conferences/trainings/meetings, facilitate meetings, new procedures, etc.);
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Outlook skills;
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Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint;
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Ability to learn and proficiently operate PeopleSoft;
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Ability to us the Internet for research purposes and research the docket for information in response to inquiries;
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Ability to learn and proficiently operate independently in all court management systems, including but not limited to: CourtView, Common Pleas Court Management System (CPCMS), Jury Management System (JMS), Guardian Tracking System (GTS), Language Access Data Collection System (LADC), Family Court Check-In system
