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Administrative Assistant
Location:
Mercer, PA
Description:
Mercer County District Attorney's OfficeAdministrative Assistant- Full TimeThe Mercer County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Full Time Administrative Assistant. recblid mwim058obk15tw6ryyahky8rr4nam0Department: District Attorneys OfficePosition Title: District Attorney Administrative AssistantsPay Classification: P&A 03 (Entry $16.99/hr. $24.69/hr.)Reports To: District Attorney and Office DirectorDate of Job Description Creation/Update: 4/19/24Overall Descriptions of the Position:District Attorney Administrative Assistants will work within the District Attorneys Office and be responsible for file creation, managing the preliminary hearing process, private complaints, criminal history rap sheets, bench warrants, extraditions, PFA violations, summary appeals, professional service billing, Drug Hotline calls, and many other duties. These positions are essential to the start of prosecuting criminals and involve contact with law enforcement nationwide.Position Requirements:High level of understanding of Pennsylvania Crimes Code and Vehicle Code, as well as the Criminal Justice SystemHigh level of ability to scrutinize teletypes/hit confirmations from the 911 center to determine extradition parameter of fugitivesMust be able to comprehend circumstances/criteria for legal documents, and be able to prepare transport orders, continuance requests, dismissals, destruction orders, application forms for Governor Warrants, IADs (Interstate Agreement on Detainers), as well as others for attorney signaturesAbility to speak calmly and confidently to convey information to victims, witnesses, police officers, defense attorneys and others in person and on the phone, who may be emotional and/or adversarialAbility to work effectively and efficiently under strict legal time constraintsTechnical knowledge of personal computer operations including Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, and ability to learn software such as CPCMS, INFOCON and JNETMultitasking able to deal with many time sensitive issues at one timeAbility to work in a professional and confidential environmentAbility to comprehend a variety of documents including case files, criminal records, driving records, police reports, criminal complaints, lab reports, and othersAbility to analyze information for appropriate action and resolution of case specific situationsAbility to interview and elicit information from individuals in a non-threatening, calm and authoritative mannerAbility to work independentlyAbility to handle incoming calls and door inquiries, and ascertain the proper person to best assist the individualPosition Duties:The following duties are typical for the positions. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Work with all branches of county government and other government agencies to gather information necessary to create filesRun, review and disseminate Criminal History Rap SheetsRun, review and disseminate Certified Drivers RecordsProcess files for preliminary hearings by opening, updating PMS both before and after, assigning attorneys and scheduling on calendar Initiate and track the private complaint processManage bench warrants by verifying fugitives identity, determining extradition parameters, verifying status of warrant for outside law enforcement agencies and vacating when locatedInitiate forms for Governors Warrants, IADs and detainers for bench warrants and follow through until defendant is returned to county for prosecutionMonitor IADs so defendant can be returned to the lending stateManage and track PFA violations by opening file, assign attorney, prepare/send subpoenas/notice to appear and notify victims, AWARE and police officersManage summary appeals, assign attorneys, prepare/send notices and subpoenas, coordinate availability of officers and defense attorneys, and notify of dispositionsTranscribe the 24-hour Drug Hotline calls and disseminate to the appropriate authoritiesRequest payment for professional services such as polygraph, transcript fees, phlebotomy, expert witness fees, etc. and bill the cost to the defendants caseMonitor DA specific office e-mail, process and distribute to appropriate destinationProcess office mail by opening, logging, stamping and distributing appropriatelyPrepare monthly validations report to PSP Clean, a listing of warrants that must be checked in PMS as well as CPCMS and verified as active or cancelled through PSP Clean via JNETProcess vacates of bench warrants via 911, and provide files to attorneysWork with District Attorney in transcribing necessary documents and correspondenceGeneral office dutiesMinimum Education and/or Experience Required:High school diploma, and a minimum of 3 years experience working in the legal system or an office environment, preferably a law officeAbility to pass and maintain JNET CertificationHow to Apply:Please send the completed standard application (available online at www.mercercountypa.gov), a letter of interest, salary history, resume, and three references to the following: Mercer County HR Department 125 South Diamond St. Suite 17 Mercer, PA 16137Deadline to Apply: May 6, 2024PDN-9be18cc2-2b90-4ccf-83f6-8c26878b4156
Company:
Mercer County Commissioners
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