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Salary: $19.36 Hourly Location : Exton, PA Job Type: Full Time, Non Exempt Job Number: 03906 Department: District Court Division: Dist Court 15-4-03 Exton Opening Date: 07/10/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Weekly Hours: 35 Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Summary The District Justice Clerk I provides clerical support to process court documents, schedule court hearings and assist the District Justice in Court procedures. Essential Duties Docket traffic, non-traffic, civil and criminal complaints. Schedule hearings and record depositions at hearings. Collect, record, balance and deposit payments. Mail out citations through certified mail. Prepare, issue or recall warrants (print and serve to constables). Process and distribute daily mail. Create reports and/or lists as required. Perform clerical functions, as needed (type, fax, copy, etc.). Customer Service (answer phones, wait on customers at counter). Maintain file system. Order and maintain supplies. Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required. Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public. Strong and accurate typing and data processing skills. Strong time management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic mathematical skills and the ability to handle money. Strong organizational skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage machine, etc.) Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: One to two years of administrative experience. Knowledge of vehicle laws and regulations. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge of standard district court procedures and policies Able to provide procedural information without providing legal advice. Ability to follow AOPC processing guidelines. Knowledge of Crimes Code. Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have: Basic Word skills Basic Excel skills Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar) Basic Internet skills The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. 01 What is your highest level of education? No formal Education High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate) 02 How many years of job-related experience and/or training do you have? None less than 1

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