Teamsters Admin Assistant I

Dauphin County Clerk of Courts is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. An employee in this position acts as a lead worker who is trained in various office procedures, and as necessary performs the duties of junior personnel in their absence.

He/she receives and reviews legal correspondence, resolves the inquiry, and provides or drafts an appropriate response. He/she reviews and reports on new, amended, or existing court rules, laws and court orders in context with their impact on office operations. The incumbent researches matters associated with erroneous commitments; provides administrative assistance, as necessary, in the area of inventory, purchasing, payroll, etc.; records court dispositions and documents in dockets; and files and retrieves the same as necessary.

She/he provided direct administrative support to, and undertakes special projects as directed by the Deputy Clerks or the elected official. The employee reports to the elected clerk, or the Deputies, as the Clerk may direct.

Starting Rate: $18.73/hour

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

As associate degree or Paralegal Certificate, plus one year's experience in court administrative support, criminal justice administrative support, bookkeeping/accounting, or a related field; or

Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program, plus two years' experience in court administrative support, criminal justice administrative support, bookkeeping/accounting or a related field.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.