Appellate Court Clerk 2

This position within the Superior Court Middle District Prothonotary’s Office involves processing legal filings, issuing appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions, and maintaining trial court certified records.

Job Highlights

• 35-hour work week.

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

• Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

• Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.

• The successful candidate, with or without Court experience, will be trained on all duties of the position.

Typical Duties

• Oversee the case processing of an appeal from the docketing of the Notice of Appeal through final disposition.
• Review legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and collect the appropriate filing fee.
• Docket legal filings in the case management system and forward them to the appropriate court office or judicial chambers for action.
• Issue appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions to the parties in the appeal.
• Respond to inquiries from litigants either over the phone or in person and inquiries from Superior Court judicial chambers or offices.
• Filing, assist with incoming and outgoing mail, and other clerical work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and

• Three years of clerical experience, preferably within a legal setting;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or training may be considered.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Salary information

Starting Salary Range: $39,649-$49,718

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and practices, legal documents and terminology.
• Enhanced level of professionalism in assisting callers, interacting with litigants and judicial personnel.
• Enhanced attention to detail within a fast-paced work environment.