Overview
Litigation Associate – Labor & Employment Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at O’Hagan Meyer
SUMMARY
Assists and carries out clerical tasks in court of law by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
· Maintains discretion handling confidential matters and correspondence.
· Prepares docket or calendar of cases to be called.
· Complete routine forms, explains procedures or forms to parties in case.
· Prepares routine correspondence, accurate documentation.
· Secures information for judges, contact witnesses, attorneys and litigants to obtain information for court and instructs parties when to appear in court.
· Records case dispositions, court orders and arrangement for payment of court fees and collection of fines and costs.
· Data entry of statistical reports.
· Prepares, and when applicable, issues subpoenas, summons, arrest warrants, commitments, O.R. bonds and contempts when directed.
· Deals regularly with the public.
· Operates computer, copier, fax, scanner and postage machines and other office equipment as required.
· Performs any other duties as assigned by the Court Clerk or as traditionally performed by Deputy Clerks and as authorized by law.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
· Must have computer skills and be willing to learn and implement new technology.
· Skilled in word processing applications.
· Must be able to type at a reasonable speed.
· Skilled in the use of a calculator.
· Maintain a valid driver’s license.
· Willing to become a Notary Public.
· Cross train amongst departments as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
· To be knowledgeable, within 180 days of employment in:
o Department policies and procedures
o Courtroom, civil, criminal and court filing procedures and
o The Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to the court.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic arithmetic and accounting skills.
CHARACTER & FITNESS
Must demonstrate character traits that would not be detrimental to the successful performance of the position. Not to have any felony convictions or dismissal from public service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
This job must be performed on-site unless otherwise directed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.88 – $23.63 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Litigation Associate – Labor & Employment
Company: O’Hagan Meyer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
