Job Description

The main job function of the position is to perform a variety of specialized clerical duties and responsibilities within the assigned department.

Position Information:

Position Code: CL3005

DBM: B22

*Current county employees will follow the county promotion/demotion policy*

Responsibilities

• Assists in the selection of criminal juries.
• Distributes, dockets in computerized case management system, scans, and files all correspondence and documents filed with the department.
• Answers telephone and takes messages or transfers calls to proper individuals.
• Greets and assists general public by taking or providing information, receiving payments, or directing them to proper locations.
• Prepares and processes required department documents, forms, and reports as required.
• Operates computer, scanner, copier, and other office equipment as needed.
• Expunges cases when ordered by the Court.
• Completes work produced by the assigned Judge.
• Attends meetings and / or training sessions as required.
• Attends in person or online criminal court proceedings in assigned courtroom to include gathering and dissemination of data for other departments and criminal justice agencies regarding the outcomes.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some additional secretarial and computer training
• Must be proficient in data entry/typing
• 3-5 years working experience in an office setting and with the public preferred
• Legal experience is a plus
• Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed

Company Description

Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors. We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community. We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance (currently with options for no out of paycheck costs)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance (currently with options for no out of paycheck costs)
• United Concordia Dental Insurance (currently with options for no out of paycheck costs)

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement
  • 75% of tuition & book costs reimbursed up to $1,200 per semester for pre-approved courses earning a grade C or better (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance