Assistant Senior Civil Clerk

COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Senior Civil Clerk

JOB CODE:

0258

DEPARTMENT:

Prothonotary

UNION:

05

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

GRADE:

4POSITION SUMMARY:

After proper instructions, performs routine clerical tasks operating a computer. Typing usage may vary; however, both typing and computer usage require previous training. Work may include the receiving and handling of money and the operation of standard office equipment for which no previous training is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indexes new cases efficiently and timely determining the criteria for filing documents as mandated by the rules of Court
• Processes filing of all original civil cases.
• Possess prior knowledge of civil documents and civil laws as well as local rules.
• Assists attorneys and general public with questions regarding the office.
• Process mail received daily in office, answers telephone and other related miscellaneous office duties
• Processes passport applications
• Process normal routine technical requirement of the office
• Operates office equipment as required.
• Coordinates work in the office through legal interpretation of documents.
• Must be able to work effectively with the public.
• May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time with on-the-job training. More detailed instructions will be given to employees at the beginning of work.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any combination of experience and training which affords the applicant an opportunity to gain the above listed knowledge, skill and ability.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess good computer skills.
• Previous knowledge of legal documents and their procedures.

Position:

Assistant Senior Civil Clerk

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

Balancing

Stooping

X

Pushing

Climbing

Crouching

X

Pulling

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Handling

Standing

X

Sitting

x

Talking

X

Turning

Reaching

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

X

Color Vision

X

Depth Perception

X

Mobility

Lifting: (Check one)

Carrying: (Check one)

Sedentary

(0-10 lbs)

Sedentary

(
X

Light

(0-20 lbs)

Light

(0-10 lbs)

Medium

(0-50 lbs)

X

Medium

(0-25 lbs)

Heavy

(0- 100 lbs)

Heavy

(0- 50 lbs)

Very Heavy

(over 100 lbs)_

Very Heavy

(over 50 lbs)

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)

Form perception

X

Problem solving

X

Motor coordination

X

Working speed (ex.wpm)

X

Finger dexterity

X

Manual dexterity

X

Computer/VDT ability

X

General learning ability

X

Clerical perception

X

Environmental Conditions:

(Check all that apply)

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Temperature changes

Wet conditions

Humid conditions

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to blood and body fluids

Noise and vibration

X

Exposure to chemicals

Poor ventilation

Inclement weather conditions;

Inside/outside weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.