Perry County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Clerk in the District Attorney’s Office. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the District Attorney’s Office.
Primary duties include:
- Responsible to track summary appeal cases; prepare case files, notice to defendants, and prepare the court list.
- Open criminal files and prepare the criminal information.
- Responsible to answer the telephone, respond to inquiries, and/or direct calls .
- Prepare subpoenas for hearings, coordinate service of subpoenas with the appropriate law enforcement agency.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail.
- Prepare case files for central court as needed.
- Attend court proceedings as instructed by the District Attorney
Successful candidate must possess:
- High school diploma/GED required
- 2 years of administrative experience
Compensation includes a starting salary of $15.56/hour. Perry County employment includes a generous benefit package of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid leave, along with a defined county retirement plan, after a 90-day probationary period.
For consideration, please send a resume and employment application to District Attorney Merris at P.O. Box 305 New Bloomfield, Pa 17068 or cmerris@perryco.org by October 28, 2026. Applications are available at www.perryco.org Job Openings. Please contact District Attorney Merris at 717-582-2131 for additional information.