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County of Centre

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT SECRETARY

Pay: $18.98/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Bellefonte, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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What they do

A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.

$44,606 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Position Title:

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT SECRETARY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT SECRETARY

Salary Grade:

Starting Salary:

$18.98/hour

Shift Available:

Full - Time (Non-Exempt)

Office Hours:

8 am to 4 pm Monday -

Friday Budgeted Hours:

7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week

Summary of Job Functions:

Prepares a variety of legal forms and documents including criminal/civil complaints, warrants, subpoenas, bonds, commitments, notices, etc.
Files and dockets citations, complaints, and all actions taken in each case.
Processes certified mailings of criminal/civil complaints, court orders, etc.
Answers telephone inquiries and directs callers to appropriate individual.
Schedules hearings and appointments and maintains court calendar.
Collects fines and cots and makes appropriate recording, posting, and recordkeeping for same. Writes checks and makes bank deposits as required.
Prepares reports as required.
Enters data in computer, types various forms, reports, and correspondence.
Proficient in both county and state computer system.
Maintains up-to-date manuals for department use.
Orders office supplies for department as needed.
Interacts with other County offices as necessary.
Directs clients to courtroom or other county offices.
Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, and some business/clerical training, including computers. Two (2) years working experience in legal environment, or experience in government preferred. For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov. Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.