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Agency Description
The Traffic Division of the Municipal Court adjudicates violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code arising in the City of Philadelphia. The Traffic Division of Municipal Court was established by Act 17 of 2013 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which abolished the former Philadelphia Traffic Court and transferred its jurisdiction to the Municipal Court.
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Job Description
This is entry level clerical legal work in the Court Listings Unit of the Traffic Division. It differs from the non-legal clerical classes by the constant work with legal documents and the degree of consequence of error and accountability involving the abstraction of pertinent information from legal documents in summary form to a docket which may serve as a basis for possible legal activity by counsel and the judiciary. Work is performed according to clearly defined rules and procedures, under direct supervision, in a training mode.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Examines legal instruments to determine information for posting to dockets.
Abstracts, summarizes and records filing dates, types of legal instruments, and in some cases,
substance of legal documents into dockets. * Returns incorrect documents for appropriate action if necessary.
Processes documents in accordance with standard procedures.
Examines legal instruments to determine applicability of posting into indexes of judgments
and liens. * Enters payment installment orders into eTIMS.
Dispositions citations into internal processing system;
Processes continuances of trial dates;
Checks court documents for errors and serves as a quality control check.
Performs terminal or PC data entry on legal filing turn around documents from hand written
or coded material. * Maintains a court record filing system with adequate controls, standards, and access restrictions.
Processes outgoing records to microfilm.
Resolves and responds to inquiries concerning court documents or actions, especially scheduling.
Prepares legal documents for dissemination or appropriate legal action by signature.
Distributes documents to correct destinations and may hand deliver legal documents or records.
Instructs others on proper procedural steps.
Extracts pertinent information onto work sheets for indexing purposes into a variety of registers.
Searches dockets and indexes in order to serve the public with information.
Accepts filings from staff, judges, attorneys and other interested parties and exemplifies and
certifies essential documents for legal or personal transactions. * Processes incoming official and essential legal documents for inclusion into a system of court
records according to procedural rules. * Enters trial date into internal processing system.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Answers the telephone or may meet or greet callers.
Provides general information pertaining to assigned function.
Replenishes computer printer, copier or fax machine paper supplies.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard office/courtroom conditions. Direct contact with diverse court clientele.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Thorough knowledge of eTIMS operating system.
Extensive knowledge of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
Ability to work with the public.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment with particular reference to receiving
and accounting for cash. * Business arithmetic.
General knowledge of court system purpose and record keeping processes.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to provide information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to recognize different types of civil documents and legal instruments necessary to effectively perform the docketing function.
Ability to learn to extract and summarize information from legal instruments in order to fulfill the requirements for docketing and indexing legal information.
Ability to learn and comply with applicable rules, regulations and procedures as they apply to
posting information into dockets and indexes pertinent to the assigned function. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of progressively responsible clerical experience processing legal instruments and documents. OR
One (1) to two (2) years of progressively responsible clerical experience processing legal instruments and documents.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, which also includes a high school diploma or equivalent.
After meeting minimum standards, successful completion of a panel review and interview process.
Must successfully complete a criminal (or financial) background investigation.
City residency required within six (6) months of satisfactory completion of an orientation period.
Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required.
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Additional Information
Salary Range: $33,419 - $36,324
successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Did you know?
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
