Office Support II - Counter/Intake (Prothonotary Department)

Job description

- The Starting Rate for this position is $22.09 per hour - 35 hours per week POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the intake, time stamping, filing, processing, imaging, and research of all legal documents filed with the Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division. Performs a variety of typing and other clerical duties. Responsible for the processing of legal documents that require the exercise of judgment and the knowledge of the application of prescribed procedures. This position involves some independent judgment, but most of the work is completed under close or general supervision. Frequent contact with the public, attorneys, Judges and their staff, title searchers, and other County departments. Employees in this position are sworn in as a deputy, which allows them to complete the process on behalf of the Prothonotary. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions - Checks, analyzes, and verifies information contained on incoming documents for accuracy prior to time stamping or electronic acceptance and processing. May make some independent procedural decisions but should seek support as needed if documents are not correct and notify the filer. - Receives payment and i...