Office Help / Process Server

Deliver Legal Documents

The central duty of a process server is delivering various legal documents by hand to individuals involved with court cases. These documents can range from summons and subpoenas to restraining orders. In this aspect of the role, the process server needs verbal confirmation that the recipient is the individual named in the legal document before serving the papers. They then must collect the individual’s signature to confirm receipt of the document.

Locate Individuals to be Served

Another major part of a process server’s job is locating individuals involved in court cases, typically using public records databases to identify their current whereabouts and contact information. In many cases, defendants and other individuals involved in cases may leave town or attempt to avoid the process server, in which case they need to use other methods to track down the individual’s location.

Maintain Delivery Records

Process servers also need to maintain accurate delivery records for all documents they handle, including records of signatures. This part of the job is vital, since improperly recorded deliveries may result in a case being thrown out of court on a technicality. Additionally, process servers may need to prepare reports related to their deliveries for use by lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals.

Collaborate with Legal Professionals

Process servers work with a wide variety of legal professionals to support their activities. This can include many different tasks, ranging from collecting documents from lawyers to reviewing information about defendants and other involved parties. Process servers may work with lawyers to establish timelines for deliveries and determine each individual connected to a particular court case. They may need to present reports of their deliveries or (in rare cases) testify in court.

Adhere to Rules and Regulations

While locating individuals, delivering documents, and collecting signatures, process servers also need to ensure that they are following rules and regulations related to their duties. Process servers need to confirm that their locating and skip-tracing methods are within legal limits. They also need to follow rules for document presentation and signature collection, such as making sure that the recipients verbally identify themselves to prevent court cases being thrown out.

Process Server Skills and Qualifications

Process servers deliver legal documents such as summons and subpoenas to individuals involved in a variety of court cases. Most workers in this role have at least a high school diploma and the following skills:

• Legal knowledge – process servers should be familiar with legal and court procedures and understand the regulations related to serving summons and other documents to individuals
• Attention to detail – this role requires excellent attention to detail, since process servers need to ensure that documents reach the correct recipients and that they maintain accurate records
• Communication skills – process servers should be strong written and verbal communicators, since they work with legal professionals and individuals involved in court cases
• Research skills – in this role, process servers frequently need to locate individuals to deliver documents, so they should have strong research skills and be able to locate correct and current information
• Record-keeping skills – process servers also need to maintain accurate records of document deliveries and may also need to submit these records to lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals

Must be be able to get a PILB worker card or have a worker card. (No Criminal History).
Must have a clean driving record.

Must have a clean, professional appearance.

Need to be familiar with Google Maps

Need to be familiar with Microsoft Office

Must be able to use a computer, tablet, smartphone.

Need to be able to physically get in & out of a vehicle often, be able to walk sometimes long distances.

Hours of operation - varies

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 32 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a desire to help build a company?

Experience:

• Serving Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road