OFFICE SUPPORT 1 - Orphans' Court

GENERAL DEFINITION :

This is administrative work relating to case management and record retention for the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas. A position in this class provides a variety of support services for one or more individuals. Work may include individual responsibility for procedural processing of particular functions, but the primary emphasis is on traditional secretarial support services, such as data entry, organizing, controlling workflow, records keeping and general clerical assistance functions. This position reports directly to the Clerk of the Orphans' Court.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Illustrative Only)

This position enters data to state computer system from hard copy filings. May answer phone inquiries; receives, opens and routes incoming mail; prepare and request archive box drop off and pick up, assists the Clerk in complying with all state computer system entry. Performs other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of organization, operations and responsibilities of the Court system.

Ability to assemble and analyze statistical data.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, judiciary and the public.

Ability to use computer applications in a judicial setting.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

Administrative experience in a legal, judicial or governmental setting with case management experience desirable.

Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.