Assistant to the Court Administrator (Cameron & Elk Counties)

Description

The Assistant to the Court Administrator is responsible for supporting the President Judge (PJ) and District Court Administrator (DCA) to administer and manage the civil, criminal, family, and orphan’s courts in Cameron and Elk Counties.

Primary Duties

• Schedules and monitors activity in civil, custody, divorce, dependency, and orphan’s court matters; contacts attorneys for available dates; monitors collection of conference officer and master fees.
• Acts in the absence of the DCA in managing the day-to-day operations of the court. Appoints counsel for indigent parents in dependency cases, incapacitated persons in guardianship cases, and guardian ad litem in custody cases.
• Assists attorneys, litigants, court and county staff, and the general public by providing information on court practices, appearances/court schedules, and ADA assistance.
• Coordinates the completion, submission, scheduling, and reporting of PFA cases.
• Gathers data and prepares and submits monthly statistical reports to the AOPC.
• Assists the DCA in preparing, submitting, and presenting annual court budgets.
• Assists the DCA in the review of new court rules, state regulations, legislation, and case law to determine the impact on local court practices.
• Assists the DCA in the preparation and implementation of local rules, court policies, and procedures.
• Assists the DCA in updating the Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Monitors and schedules hearings for civil, DRS, and criminal bench warrants.
• Reviews annual guardianship reports and takes appropriate corrective action if needed
• Assists the DCA with the management of senior judge assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three years of clerical or secretarial experience in a legal, judicial, or governmental setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Information

• Excellent benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment; 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year; salary increases; student loan forgiveness plan; employee assistance programs; and retirement plans.

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.