Legal Clerk I - Office of Judicial Records, Civil Division

GENERAL DEFINITION:An employee in this position is considered a valuable member of a team and provides support to Civil Division Court staff. Duties are performed following well-established procedures, including processing Legal documents, with or without close supervision. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the department manager.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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:General 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.APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT WEBSITE AT: https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/fjdcareers.aspx.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/fjdcareers.aspx BY MAY 18, 2023