Receptionist/Clerk

Employee retirement results in our search for a receptionist/clerk within the Blair County Prothonotary Office. Our hire performs assigned duties of a processing nature that require attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness; compliance with legal requirements and regulations; and serving the public by answering questions, explaining procedures, and receiving payments. Essential duties also include docketing daily filings; receiving and time-stamping legal documents; pulling physical files and making copies; assigning case numbers; mailing correspondence; processing marriage licenses; completing address changes; processing appeals; and processing records from Magisterial District Courts.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED; at least one year's clerical experience; strong customer service skills; effective communications skills; courteous, professional, patient demeanor; experience maintaining confidentiality; and computer literacy.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $11.03/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Qualification

High School or equivalent