Legal Clerk II- Electronic Monitoring Unit

Job Description

This is an entry-level, administrative/clerical position tasked with providing support to the Pretrial Services Department, specifically assigned to the Electronic Monitoring Unit. The selected candidate must be able to work varied and non-traditional shift assignments during weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Primary responsibilities will be data collection and input while assisting with interviewing contacts for individual's court-ordered to Electronic Monitoring: processing and verifying residential information to be submitted to the Electronic Monitoring Field Unit. Document all contact information: utilizing Pretrial Case Management System (PTCMS), SharePoint, and Microsoft Excel.

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 to perform essential tasks during court closures and/or non-traditional hours.

· Interact with judges, attorneys, courtroom personnel, prison staff, and the public.

· Interpret docket information to ascertain the validity of Electronic Monitoring Court Orders.

· Perform data entry within the Pretrial Case Management System to compile information received and provided during processing Court Orders.

· Perform data entry duties related to EM statistics involving daily operations.

· Communicate information to and from the EM participant's contacts to ensure the release and installation of Electronic Monitoring equipment is complete without self-imposed delays.

· Assist with the processing of Electronic Monitoring Alerts from the vendor database as needed.

· Train newly hired Electronic Monitoring Center staff regarding the operation of the vendor database.

Assist in the performance of the Electronic Monitoring Center Legal III duties as needed.

· The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, courtroom staff, Sheriff's personnel, and the public.

· The ability to provide information clearly and concisely.

· General knowledge of criminal procedures.

· General knowledge of Windows, Microsoft, Excel, and SharePoint.

· The ability to project a positive and professional image to the Bar and the public.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) to two (2) years of legal clerical experience preferred. Proficiency in typing and data entry is required.

OR

3. Equivalent combinations of training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute for those listed.

4. After meeting the minimum standard, successful completion of a panel review process.

5. The ability to work varied hours and shift assignments. The position is deemed essential personnel and must be staffed at all times, including court closures and holidays.

6. The satisfactory completion of a six-month employee orientation period.

7. City residency is required within six (6) months of satisfactory completion of the 6-month employment probationary period.

8. The ability to perform the essential functions of the position in this class.

9. Proof of Vaccination is required; requests for exemptions due to medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Additional Information

Did you know?

● We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

● 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

● 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

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx