The Metropolitan Tribunal is looking for a Special Case Administrator/Notary to Tribunal Judge
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: JaneAnn.Sargia@archny.org
SPECIAL CASE ADMINISTRATOR/NOTARY TO TRIBUNAL JUDGE(S)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE: SPECIAL CASE ADMINISTRATOR/NOTARY TO TRIBUNAL JUDGE(s)
The Special Case Administrator/Notary work with the Judicial Vicar in the instruction of special cases charged to the Tribunal. The candidate must have extremely strong writing skills. In addition, he/she will be expected to learn enough about canon law to facilitate the various canonical procedures for which the Tribunal is responsible. A candidate for this position must be able to work harmoniously with others and assume additional responsibilities as needed. The candidate must also be able to work calmly and quickly under the pressure of deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following,
- Write narratives of all special cases presented to the Tribunal
- Edit Judicial Vicar’s correspondence for special cases
- Process marriage cases and other canonical cases according to the requirements of canon law and the practice of the Metropolitan Tribunal
- Schedule case related hearings and appointments
- Transcribe and type testimonies
- Prepare letters and decrees for cases and track their progress using Canonical, the
Tribunal’s case management system.
- Answer the telephone in a courteous manner and assist clients when necessary
- Deal with difficult individuals in a professional, calm, attentive, and firm manner
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of, and firm commitment to, the teachings of the Church regarding marriage
- A firm commitment to the administration of justice with charity in the Church
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the canon law that is relevant to the work of the Tribunal
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to carry out multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills,
- Knowledge of Microsoft with excellent Word and Excel skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to transcribe recorded testimony, or willingness to learn this skill
- Flexibility and willingness to assist others in the office
- Knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages a plus
- Bachelor’s degree required