Judicial Clerk

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Performs a variety of job tasks for the effective operation and support of the magisterial district court at a decentralized court facility under the leadership of the court clerk administrator and the supervision of the magisterial district judge.

• Enter citations, complaints, and all other filings in the MDJS Computer System. Once entered, prepare the appropriate files. At the direction of the magisterial district judge, schedule trials, hearings, and continuances. Enter all dispositions and/or judgments in the MDJS computer system as directed by the magisterial district judge. Prepare and handle the mailing of all notices as required by the Rules of Court.
  
  Prepare marriage applications.
• File all cases docketed in the magisterial district court according to the AOPC Procedures Manual and local procedure. Maintain files on all cases docketed in the magisterial district court according to the PA Rules of Court and the AOPC Procedures Manual. Update and maintain all daily reports (e.g., Warrants to Print/Issue, DL-38’s to Print, Summonses to Issue, Indigent Hearings, etc.).
• Record and enter all dispositions and/or judgments in the MDJS as directed by the magisterial district judge. Prepare and handle the mailing of notices to all interested parties as required by the Rules of Court.
• Handle all money received into the magisterial district court. Collect appropriate monies, record monies, issue receipts and appropriately deposit said monies. Balance the cash, checks, and credit card payments with the receipts daily. Prepare bank deposits and deposit money in the bank designated as depository. Maintain accurate accounting records as set forth in the accounting manual.
• Prepare all required reports to state, county and local municipalities. Prepare all required weekly and monthly checks to the state, county and local municipalities. Learn and comply with the internal control procedures as established.
• At the direction of the magisterial district judge and/or as required by the President Judge, transport/send records and reports to designated locations for the efficient operation of the magisterial district court system.
• Perform general secretarial duties such as letter writing and correspondence. Interact effectively with the public, personnel and clients of the system. Review incoming mail and answer it as directed by the magisterial district judge.
• Adhere to standards of conduct and decorum of the court.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum education – high school graduate.
• Must pass a basic skills test administered by District Court Administration.
• Must be available for on‑call, after‑hour coverage when assigned.
• Ability to perform basic telephone etiquette, communicate in a pleasant fashion and converse courteously with a wide variety of people to project a positive image of the court.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment as required: computer, calculator, photocopy machine, fax machine, postage meter, credit card system, telephone and typewriter.
• A basic knowledge of magisterial district court operation is preferred but not required.
• Any combination of experience and training that affords the applicant an opportunity to gain the above listed knowledge, skill and ability.

Position:
Judicial Clerk

Job  Category:
Full‑Time Non‑Exempt, Hourly Status:
Open DC 07‑1‑03 Salary Pay rate: $24.61 hourly

Location:

Bristol Township Posted:
December 26, 2025 2:00 PM Closing:
January 2, 2026 2:00 PM