Department
Domestic Relations
Location
Erie County Courthouse
Status
Full Time
Starting Pay Rate
$17.67 Hourly
Hours Per Week
37.5
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Posting Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
07/23/2026
Pay Grade
EC09
Bargaining Unit
ECAPE (COURT PROF)
Posting Number
5799
Definition of Class
Interviewing applicants in the Domestic Relations Section, in order for them to secure Support Orders for children and/or spouses.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts office interviews with clients and makes decisions on what complaints/petitions should be taken including but not limited to UIFSA or IFSA.
Prepares complaints for support, petitions to amend complaints, petitions to set support and petitions to modify, suspend or terminate existing orders for support.
Process withdrawals/dismissals if actions for support can no longer be processed.
Obtains and updates pertinent information to enter and enforce support orders.
Interacts professionally with Judges, other Court Offices locally and statewide and relevant inter-governmental agencies as may be required.
Identifies data properly through PACSES electronic interfacing.
In conjunction with the Locate Unit, establishes location of absent parents by use of all resources available. Prepares daily statistical reports.
Assist with Genetic Testing and other duties when necessary.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedures and departmental procedures as it pertains to the filing and receipt of petitions.
Interact professionally with the public and clients with empathy and firmness.
Working knowledge of computer interfacing including data entry and monitoring data.
Defuse volatile situations and work effectively with people to aid them in adjusting to their specific requests.
Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate case records, both computerized and hard copy and take sound courses of action bases on departmental procedures.
Good communication skills, especially when dealing with difficult situations or subject matters.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field, OR 5 years of relevant experience in Domestic Relations within Pennsylvania.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience dealing with the public.
Previous training in interviewing and gathering information while utilizing good communication skills (verbal & written).
Conditions Of Employment
