Clerical Assistant / Paraprofessional - Pretrial Services Department

Position SummaryThis is an entry-level position with the Pretrial Services Department, which operates as a full-service bail agency for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.  Work assignments are clerical in nature but remain diversified to facilitate learning the department's basic operations and necessary familiarity with the criminal justice system.  Work may be routine but requires analytic thinking within well-established procedures. Initial training is closely supervised by clerical or administrative superior.  Since many assignments may take place away from the office setting, the ability to retain learned procedures is essential.  While operations of the Pretrial Services Department are continuous, necessity to work on a weekend or other than the normal business hours of court may arise.As with any entity within the First Judicial District, the Pretrial Services Department may be called upon to ensure the performance of essential duties or functions as deemed so by administrative and governing bodies, which may result in an individual being available perform essential tasks during court closures and/or non-traditional hours. 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.Essential FunctionsThe 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.Receives requests from court officials, lawyers, the public, police department, and prison officials as related to court operations with respect to bail and appointment of counsel.Sorts and files legal documents, case folders and other papers according to predetermined filing system; collects and codes data from various law enforcement and court agencies as related and contained in a data processing system.Performs courier duties as related to delivery and pickup of materials and supplies between the Pretrial Services Department and the various agencies it deals with on a daily basis.Attends bail review hearings and presents information as related to pretrial supervision.Performs related work and other duties as required.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.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of English language and spelling.Possession of a valid driver’s license; ability to operate a motor vehicle (car).Ability to make basic arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.Ability to learn the operation of office machines.Ability to learn and retain information as to court regulations regarding specific clerical procedures.Ability to communicate in a well-informed, effective, and professional manner with public and governmental agencies dealing with Pretrial Services Department operations.Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards including standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications – Outlook, Word, and Excel.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.