Judicial Secretary I

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Agency Description

The Criminal Section has jurisdiction over all felony cases and appeals from Municipal Court for a trial de novo (new trial) including a right to a trial by jury. Among the types of cases that fall within the assignments of the Trial Division Criminal Section are homicide cases, capital PCRA cases and felony cases. The Probation Department and Pretrial Services are included in the Criminal Section of the Division.

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by December 20, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is a specialized clerical work functioning as a personal staff secretary assigned to a member of the judiciary for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. An important aspect of the work involves either taking dictation and transcribing from notes or transcribing from voice recordings onto a personal computer. Work assignments may vary based on an individual’s divisional assignment. An employee in this class is responsible to and serves at the discretion of the assigned judge.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all- inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Takes and transcribes legal dictation
• Types and arranges legal documents such as opinions, memoranda of law in prescribed format; copies and verifies citations and quotations
• Maintains docket of legal cases in process
• Sets up and maintains legal case files.
• Notifies interested parties of record of time and place of pretrial conferences, negotiations, or discussions.
• Interviews callers, schedules/cancels appointments for judge, maintains calendar
• Answers routine telephone inquiries; receives, opens, reviews, and distributes mail; composes routine replies to correspondence.
• Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION:

Standard courtroom and clerical office conditions.

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by December 20, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn applicable software.
• Knowledge of the form and content of legal forms and documents.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and spelling.
• Ability to effectively communicate the English language both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations, knowledge of punctuation and grammar.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal bibliography and methods of citing.
• Ability to type from rough draft or clear copy at the rate of 50 words per minute.
• Ability to secure and copy docket entries.
• Ability to independently compose replies to routine correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of judiciary, attorneys, various court officials and the public.

The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by December 20, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three years of legal secretarial experience
Or
3. Equivalent combinations of acceptable training and experience providing the
characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may
substitute, with a minimum of three years of administrative secretarial experience.
4. Strong organization and communication skills are a requirement.
5. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
6. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
7. City residency required within (6) months of satisfactory completion of an employment orientation period.
8. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required.

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by December 20, 2022. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

Salary Range: $41,847-$45,860

The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.