Judicial Secretary I for the Honorable Ramy I. Djerassi - Orphan's Court Division

Position Summary

This is specialized work functioning as a personal aide to a member of judiciary in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Orphans Court Division. Important aspects of the job involve assistance to courtroom operations providing essential connection between chambers and courtroom file preparation and performing various other duties as assigned. An employee in this class is directly responsible to and serves at the discretion of the appointing judge.

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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.
• Compose replies to routine correspondence or draft correspondence and/or memorandum at the direction of the judge where appropriate
• 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.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Selfmotivated and able to comply with and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Superb time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Working ability with MS Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and OneDrive
• Ability to learn and apply within a reasonable period of time the components and functions of criminal courtroom proceedings and related computer systems.
• Ability to learn procedures rules and regulations required to facilitate court proceedings.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of judiciary attorneys various court officials and the general 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.

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Qualifications :

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE A COVER LETTER RESUME & THREE REFERENCES.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three years of legal secretarial experience

                                    OR

1. 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 legal/administrative secretarial experience.
2. Demonstrated commitment to public interest is a plus.
3. Appropriate experience in the use of Windows Software applications.
4. Strong organization and communication skills
5. Strong proofreading and writing skills
6. Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
7. Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
8. Covid19 vaccination recommended.
9. Must work on site (not remote).

Additional Information :

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Salary Range: $45108 $49433 

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