Job Opening: Probate Clerk
Department: Register of Wills
Posting Date: May 29, 2024
Salary: $16.54 Hourly / $30,102.80 Annually
The Probate Clerk is responsible for the Probate of Wills and the issuance of Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. The Probate Clerk is a sworn officer which the Probate Clerk to swear in the Executor or Administrator of the Estate.
Under the direction of the Register of Wills and Department Deputies, the Probate Clerk will:
Issues letters which include evaluating validity of a will, verifying format and signatures, obtaining necessary witness Affidavits, and processing probate paperwork
Issues Letters of Administration which includes following the Commonwealth of PA laws of Intestacy for appointing an Administrator, preparing probate petitions, processing probate paperwork, and issuing shorts certificates and Letters of Administration
Assists in the preparation of Commissions to other counties/states for Executors or Administrators to be sworn in
Processes postal mail, email and telephone inquiries requesting information regarding the probate of estates
Assists the public and attorneys with completion of online probate application
Assists the deputies, staff, lawyers and public with issues/questions/problems related to Probate
Performs other duties as assigned
High school graduate or equivalent
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Prior office or legal experience preferred
Excellent customer service
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
General computer skills
Basic Word skills
Basic Excel skills
Basic Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Basic Internet skills (for research purposes).
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; crawl; climb stairs; climb or work on a ladder; twist or rotate at the waist while working; push, lift or carry items; work with office machinery, and work with an uncommon level of noise.
The specific vision requirements listed for this position are:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors
Depth perception (ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus
To apply, please fill out our online application form.