POSITION: Clerk Temporary, Part Time - Emergency Protection From Abuse Unit Municipal Court, Criminal Division (Open to promotion, transfer or new hires)SALARY: $20.00 per hourFILING DEADLINE: This is a continuous posting with no filing deadline. The purpose of this position is to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL DEFINITION:The Emergency Protection from Abuse (EPFA) unit operates during non-traditional hours for emergency petitions only. The unit is staffed by law-trained masters who, in accordance with the Protection from Abuse Act, conduct ex-parte hearings and review facts to determine if a petition should be granted. The EPFA unit is available to petitioners when many other service agencies are closed and maintains a close collaborative working relationship with the Family Court Division.This position is temporary in nature, either seasonal or for special projects. Work is generally repetitive and clerical in nature. This is entry level clerical work performed under the supervision of a clerical or administrative supervisor. The work is easily learned and, once learned, can be performed without close supervision. Employees in this class may be required to perform data entry work as needed. This is a part-time, on-call position. Shift availability and start times may vary to meet the needs to the unit. Shall be available to work weekday and weekend shifts as assigned 24/7, 365 days per year including all court holidays, inclement weather, etc. The unit does not close, and applicants shall understand this is not a 9-5 Monday through Friday position. Shift work could include 12 hour shifts when necessary.
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.
The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American’s 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.