Job Opportunities

This space is provided for all job opportunities within the parishes of the Diocese of Baker as well as Region XII Catholic parishes.  Email Terri Isom at terri@dioceseofbaker.org

DEPARTMENT:        Office of Canonical Affairs and Matrimonial Tribunal
 
CATEGORY:              part-time
 
SUPERVISOR:           Judicial Vicar
 
JOB SUMMARY:      (click here for pdf format)

This position works cooperatively with the Judicial Vicar and other members of the Tribunal staff in the canonical instruction of marriage cases to include pre-nuptial paperwork presented to the Tribunal for evaluation.  According to the pastoral nature of the Tribunal ministry strict confidentiality must be observed at all times. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answers all incoming phone calls and emails to the Tribunal office.
• Serves as Ecclesiastical Notary for Tribunal purposes
• Assist persons seeking information regarding annulments in person, by phone or in writing.
• Processes appropriate documents relative tot eh instruction of assigned cases.
• Preliminary identification of applications according to category and assigns to weekly cycle.
• Handles correspondence regarding processing and adjudication of cases.
• Maintains filing system of current and archival files of Tribunal.
• Organizes and attends weekly case review, drafts necessary decrees or correspondence.
• Prepares monthly report of overall case activity of Tribunal.
• Prepares the yearly reports (2) to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signautra in Rome and the yearly report to the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA).
• Available to attend canon law training workshop as may be required.
• Assists in processing pre-marital paperwork.
• Assists in accounts receivables and accounts payable of marriage cases.
• Maintains Tribunal library and canon law periodical subscriptions.
• Other tasks as deemed appropriate for Tribunal efficiency and in assistance to the Judicial Vicar.
• May assist in other Diocesan duties upon Judicial Vicar approval.

 
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent phone and organizational skills; working knowledge of current office practices and equipment; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; professional temperament and appearance ability to communicate effectively in English in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; knowledge and understanding of the mission doctrine and law of the Catholic Church with emphasis on Marriage law and theology, the Pastoral Guidelines of the Diocese of Baker  and the healing ministry of Tribunal work; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise.  Able to work in a team-oriented environment, handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload.
 
Applications, including cover letter and resume, can be submitted to The Very Reverend Andrew Szymakowski, JCL, Judicial Vicar, frandrew@dioceseofbaker.org