COUNTY OF BUCKSJOB TITLE: Appellate CoordinatorJOB CODE: 0233DEPARTMENT: Public DefenderUNION:03FLSA STATUS:Non-ExemptGRADE: 6ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal clerk/assistant to Chief of Appeals unit of the Public Defender's Office.
Legal Secretary for multiple attorneys.
Takes and transcribes dictation of a legal nature accurately and efficiently.
Prepares all types of legal documents and assists in preparing cases for court and hearings.
Maintains and completes accurate files and records.
Screens phone calls, answers questions and screens visitors.
Types legal correspondence, orders of court, legal documents and other related typing as required, as well as legal briefs and sensitive materials.
Organizes and schedules appointments and meetings and makes certain they are kept or rescheduled.
Assists in the compilation of information, reports and programs.
Performs similar or related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate's Degree in related field preferred and/or experience working with a criminal law firm.
Thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Court rules and regulations.
Skill in typing accurately at reasonable rate of speed with experience in taking dictation.
Must be able to work efficiently without direction with other offices and the public.