This role is responsible for assisting the District Court Administrator with the administration and daily operations of the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas. Responsibilities include scheduling and caseflow management. Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the District Court Administrator and the general direction of the President Judge.

Job Duties

Supports the District Court Administrator with varied administrative duties to ensure efficient court operations, requiring discretion, knowledge of court processes, and communication with internal and external contacts.
Assists in scheduling all courtroom proceedings. Approves non-judicial requests for the use of courtrooms and court facilities. Coordinates jurors and tipstaff by maintaining an accurate jury list for each term of court.
Helps manage caseflow by tracking court cases, monitoring criminal matters, closing inactive files, and sending monthly reports to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC).
Assists in fulfilling responsibilities to the AOPC by supporting efforts that promote a unified judicial system, serving as a liaison with AOPC representatives to address specific issues and requests. Prepares and submits all required reports to the AOPC in an accurate and timely manner.
Handles administrative matters with county offices, the bar association, government agencies, as well as state and federal officials.
Serves as a liaison between the court and the Magisterial District judges (MDJs) to address specific issues. Schedules meetings and maintains agendas and minutes for meetings with the MDJs.
Assists in preparing and submitting the annual budget for the Courts.
Assists in supervising court-appointed personnel, maintaining personnel files, and employee PTO records. Develops employee discipline and grievance procedures and oversees job descriptions for staff.
Supports the DCA in supervising the Administrative Assistant/Law Librarian.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, AND
Three years of administrative or office support experience in a legal, judicial, or governmental setting.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirements

Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.
Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.
6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary Range: $36,000-$43,993

Current Maximum Annual Salary: $67,603

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or [email protected].

Assistant Court Administrator - Clinton County

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