Legal Clerk I - Civil Case Management Center

Position SummaryAn employee in this position is considered a valuable member of a team and provides administrative and clerical support to the Civil Case Management Center of the Trial Division - Civil.  This is entry level clerical legal work.  It differs from the nonlegal clerical classes by the constant work with legal documents and the degree of consequence of error and accountability involving the abstraction of pertinent information from legal documents in summary form to a docket which may serve as a basis for possible legal activity by counsel and the judiciary.  Work is performed according to clearly defined rules and procedures, under direct supervision from the department’s management.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.Examines legal instruments submitted via paper or an electronic filing system to determine information for posting to the case management system.Abstracts, summarizes and records filing dates, types of legal instruments, and in some cases, substance of legal documents into the case management system.Returns incorrect documents for appropriate action if necessary.Processes documents in accordance with standard procedures.Searches dockets and indexes in order to serve the public with information.Processes incoming official and essential legal documents for inclusion into a system of court records according to procedural rules.Checks court documents for errors and serves as a quality control check.Maintains a court record filing system with adequate controls, standards, and access restrictions.Resolves and responds to inquiries via telephone and email concerning court documents or actions, including scheduling and filing procedures.Prepares legal documents for dissemination or appropriate legal action by signature.Distributes documents to correct destinations and may hand deliver legal documents or records.Instructs others on proper procedural steps.Perform backup duties as case management conference event host via advanced communication technology (Zoom).Performs mailing of court notices generated by the department.MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Answers the telephone or may meet or greet callers.Provides general information pertaining to assigned function.Replenishes computer printer, copier or fax machine paper supplies.Performs other duties as assigned.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Standard courtroom and office conditions.Direct contact with diverse court clientele.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 AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of court system purpose and record keeping processes.Ability to write legibly.Ability to provide information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Ability to recognize different types of civil documents and legal instruments necessary to effectively perform the docketing function.Ability to learn to extract and summarize information from legal instruments in order to fulfill the requirements for docketing and indexing legal information.Ability to learn and comply with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures as they apply to posting information into dockets and indexes pertinent to the assigned function.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.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