Secretarial Support III - Court Administration

County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania•Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Secretarial Support III performs clerical and substantive processing work in the area of specialization within Court Administration. The role supports Juvenile Hearing Officers by preparing and organizing cases, attending court hearings, preparing and reviewing court orders, scheduling follow-up events, and conducting legal research as needed. The position has supervisory responsibility for approximately zero direct reports.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; listed qualifications represent minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Responsibilities

Attend court hearings with the Juvenile Hearing Officer.
Prepare cases for court, including organizing exhibits and noting potential issues of concern for Juvenile Hearing Officers.
Search the criminal docket for parties before court proceedings.
Ensure court orders are accurate, including recording parties present or excused, identifying issues decided, reconciling exhibits entered with the court order, and completing other required findings as appropriate.
Prepare court orders based on stipulations made in court.
Compose continuance orders and medical orders.
Proofread court orders, including confirming accurate placement and that recommended services are noted.
Schedule next events during court proceedings and calendar follow-up for the Juvenile Hearing Officer.
Ensure court orders comply with applicable rules governing juvenile dependency matters and perform legal research as needed.
Communicate hearing outcomes to the Operations Support Officer for scheduling.
Perform other related work as required.