COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE: Appellate Coordinator

JOB CODE: 0233

DEPARTMENT: Public Defender

UNION: 03

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt 

GRADE: 6

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Legal clerk/assistant to Chief of Appeals unit of the Public Defender's Office.
• Legal Secretary for multiple attorneys.
• Takes and transcribes dictation of a legal nature accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares all types of legal documents and assists in preparing cases for court and hearings.
• Maintains and completes accurate files and records.
• Screens phone calls, answers questions and screens visitors.
• Types legal correspondence, orders of court, legal documents and other related typing as required, as well as legal briefs and sensitive materials.
• Organizes and schedules appointments and meetings and makes certain they are kept or rescheduled.
• Assists in the compilation of information, reports and programs.

• Performs similar or related duties as required.

   

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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.

• Associate's Degree in related field preferred and/or experience working with a criminal law firm.
• Thorough knowledge of Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Court rules and regulations.
• Skill in typing accurately at reasonable rate of speed with experience in taking dictation.
• Must be able to work efficiently without direction with other offices and the public.