Court Clerk Trainee – Office of Judicial Records, Criminal Division

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

9h • $44,189 - $48,267 • Onsite

About The Position

This is entry level clerical work recording, processing, and expediting a variety of legal records, documents, and forms used in Municipal Court and Common Pleas Court. Employees in this class learn the process of preparing the daily trial list via electronic records and paperwork to enhance the scheduled court proceedings as well as accessing electronic information from CPCMS and CDMS related to court case management. Contact with members of the judiciary, attorneys, parties involved in court proceedings, and representatives of related agencies is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a Court Clerk II and Court Services Manager.
In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general clerical processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Knowledge of the English language and spelling.
• Ability to learn Common Pleas Case Management System and Criminal Document Management System.
• Ability to learn the operations and procedures of Municipal Court and Common Pleas Court.
• Ability to prepare and process a substantial variety of legal documents.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized systems.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial authorities, lawyers, associates, and the general public.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of clerical experience.
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must work on site (not remote).

Responsibilities

• Reviews court records scheduled for hearings or trials for the presence of pertinent legal records and documents, including previous appeals, rulings, and notes of testimony; accesses the Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS) and the Criminal Document Management System (CDMS) to review the case file; generates trial sheets and distributes them to designated officials within the courtrooms.
• Records a complete and accurate narrative in CPCMS of all orders, rulings, and decisions for every matter before the Court, including continuance requests, bail petitions, pretrial motions, jury voir dire, trial dispositions, post-verdict motions, sentencings, post-sentence motions.
• Processes a variety of forms through CPCMS to implement the court’s rulings pertaining to commitments, discharges, bail, bond transfer, psychiatric examinations, presence of prisoners, appearances in court, payment of fines and/or costs, bench warrants and any other order of the court. Assures that the appropriate forms are generated, electronically signed, and automatically stored in CPCMS or scanned into CDMS and electronically notifies or distributes the documents to the appropriate justice partners to execute the Court’s Orders.
• Answers inquiries from court officials as to documents and information contained within case files through both CPCMS and CDMS; informs the judge of any new procedures that may impact the implementation of the court’s order; assures judge's signature is present on appropriate orders and documents.
• Contacts representatives from other justice agencies to obtain pertinent information not contained in the file for specific cases.
• Performs related clerical work as required within the Office of Judicial Records including, but not limited to scanning documents into CDMS, filing old court records and responding to court related inquiries, in person, by telephone and via email.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 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
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED