Court Assistant

Apply to the Court Assistant role at the New York State Unified Court System in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department in Rochester, New York. The position will be in the Assigned Counsel area of the Clerk's Office.

• Extract and interpret relevant information from court papers to process documents.
• Review filings for compliance with court rules.
• Type and draft court orders and correspondences.
• Respond to telephone and written inquiries from the general public, attorneys, and litigants.
• Type and proofread court orders and other written materials; assist with legal research and preparation of court documents.
• Have familiarity with appeals.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Enter computer data and cover the switchboard.

High school diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of relevant clerical experience; or Four (4) years of relevant clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or thirty (30) college-level credits may be substituted for each year of work experience.

This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Familiarity with NYSCEF and with current office productivity software, including Word Perfect, is also preferred.

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave