Clerk Messenger

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The Clerk Messenger also conducts daily delivery of all court related documents for the Association to the Criminal Justice Center, the District Attorney’s office, and various agencies in the Center City area. The Clerk Messenger interacts with court and police administration and files and serves court orders for case related files and documents. The clerk messenger provides general clerical support for Defender staff, delivering internal documents to various departments. This role’s tasks are essential to the Unit’s work to provide the best legal representation for our clients.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct interoffice deliveries, ensuring that documents, files and reports and delivered timely, to specified staff and departments
• Photocopy bench warrant, closed, Motions and sentence deferred files
• Scan and shred closed files
• Collect and shred office paperwork from shredding bins

• Provide support for Front Desk Receptionists, when necessary
• Maintain incoming/outcoming Postal Mail
• Deliver/ Pickup and retrieve court documents to Criminal Justice Center, City Hall, District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies, as needed
• Request and copy Quarter Sessions files at CJC
• Order and pick up photos, criminal extracts, and computer printouts at the Police Administration Building
• File appeals for the Municipal Court Unit; orders and petitions and Omnibus Motions
• Back up other messengers when necessary
• Provide support for Supply & Maintenance Clerks, when necessary

What You’ll Need

• Must be computer literate, working knowledge of (i.e. Microsoft Office Software programs)
• Professional demeanor
• Familiarity with office and criminal justice procedures. A knowledge of filing petitions at the CJC is preferred
• Willingness to deliver documents and court files, to the Criminal Justice Center, District Attorney’s Office, Police Administrative Building, etc. in any type of weather and under time constraints
• Transporting bulk files to and from the Defender Office to the Criminal Justice Center, preferred
• Must be a team player
• Excellent attendance
• Requires full Covid vaccination or approved exemption request
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds
• Full Covid vaccination or approved exemption request

Benefits & Perks

• Generous and rich benefits plan with many employer paid benefits
• Substantial paid time off
• Wellness benefits
• 401(b) Employer Match
• Meaningful Work
• Growth Opportunities
• Ongoing Training and Development of You

Who is the Defender Association?

The Defender Association of Philadelphia is more than just a law firm. We’re the community’s lawyers.

The Defender team – more than 500 attorneys, social workers, investigators, administrators, and other staff – make sure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to high-quality defense when facing criminal charges. Our mission-driven, client-centered model focuses on outcomes that support a system that is fundamentally fair and creates safer, stronger communities. Our unique model and approach give our staff with the skills and support they need to get the best outcomes for our clients.. Come join our team! For more information, go to Defender Association of Philadelphia and follow us @PhillyDefenders (Twitter, IG, Tiktok) and on LinkedIn.

The Defender Association provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Defender Association complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.