Senior Judicial Secretary

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,349 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Transcription experience within government sector
Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Phone communication
Legal office phone management
Word processing
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Desktop applications
Court-related public interaction
Office phone management

Full Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

Position:

Senior Judicial Secretary

Classification:

Confidential

Location:

5th Judicial District of PA

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Job Status:

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Salary:

$58,349

SUMMARY:

This is a judicial secretary position that does work for senior judges. The secretary is responsible for transcribing and typing legal opinions and court orders, taking dictation and performing general secretarial and clerical duties. Assignments generally follow routine procedures, although specific directions may be given by the judge or law clerk. Work involves initiative and independent judgment and is carried out under supervision by the judge.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transcribes and types court orders, opinions, forms, memoranda and general correspondence

Files court orders, opinions and verdicts with the appropriate office

Ensures case files are organized, complete and updated

May take dictation from a judge

Maintains appointment and court calendars

Responds to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys and others concerning procedures, schedules and cases

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be able to maintain complete confidentiality

Knowledge of general clerical and office practice and procedures

Knowledge of word processing and general computer skills, such as accessing online databases

Transcription and, where applicable, dictation skills

Excellent telephone skills, ability to take accurate/complete messages and to respond in a professional, courteous manner

Ability to carry out moderately complex tasks with accuracy under some supervision

Ability to organize and complete work within established time frames

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with government and court officials, other agencies, attorneys, litigants, associates and the public

Must adhere to policies, including the Code of Conduct for Employees of the Unified Judicial System, established by the court

BENEFITS:

Standard health and fringe benefit plans available. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are submitted online. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to:

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Court Human Resources Office
350 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Fax: 412-350-5897

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