McKean County is seeking qualified and highly motivated applicants to perform the duties of Court Monitor for The Court of Common Pleas. The purpose of this position is to create verbatim transcripts of Court proceedings, ensuring a complete, accurate, and secure legal record.
The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Record court proceedings using a court monitoring system and recording equipment.
2. Transcribe recordings in a timely fashion.
3. Maintain recording equipment, including saving court proceedings from hard drive to CDs/ thumb drives and log notes.
4. Index, file and maintain court recordings, tape cassette recordings, and exhibits.
5. Maintain the printer, supplies of CDs, microphone batteries, tapes, and paper.
6. Answer the telephone and direct calls as appropriate.
7. Perform other duties as required for the successful operation of the department.
The qualifications of the position include the following:
Education: Associates Degree or comparable office experience.
Experience: 1-2 years experience in court related field preferred but not required.
Other: Sharp listening skills, knowledge of legal terminology, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Ability to multi-task and excellent organization skills.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume and McKean County job application to Patricia Brown, Court Administrator, at PABrown@mckeancountypa.gov.
Applications are available in the Human Resources Department at the Courthouse or at www.mckeancountypa.gov.
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.
McKEAN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.