Administrative Trial Specialist

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking an Administrative Trial Specialist to provide courtroom support and administrative assistance in criminal court proceedings. The role involves recording dispositions in live proceedings, handling public inquiries, docketing cases, and coordinating hearings and document preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with at least three years of clerical experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working in the courtroom during proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Record dispositions during live criminal court proceedings.
• Receive public inquiries and provide information outside the courtroom.
• Ensure all criminal cases are docketed and forwarded to appropriate judges.
• Schedule summary appeals, Nunc pro tunc hearings, and lift warrant hearings.
• Prepare criminal court documents and complete filings as directed by the Judge.
• Manage case-flow from the Magisterial District Courts and coordinate with Court Administration offices.
• Provide customer service to Criminal Court Administration and interact with County Judges.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Courtroom readiness

Education

High School Diploma

3 years clerical experience

Job description

The position of Administrative Trial Specialist shall be under the direction and supervision of the Office of Court Administration. Primary responsibilities will be to provide administrative assistance in the courtroom by recording dispositions during live criminal court proceedings. Outside of the courtroom, responsibilities include receiving public inquiries and providing information. Ensuring all criminal cases are docketed and cases forwarded to appropriate judges. Scheduling summary appeals, Nunc pro tunc hearings, and lift warrant hearings.

• Preparation of Criminal Court documents
• Completion of Criminal Court documents as directed by the Judge
• Filing of dispositions for record keeping
• Case-flow management from the Magisterial District Courts
• Customer service duties for Criminal Court Administration
• Working directly with County Judges and other offices of Court Administration
• Scheduling specific dockets in statewide system
• As determined by Court Administration

Qualifications:Excellent communications skills, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be comfortable working in the Courtroom during proceedings.

Minimum Education and Experience:High School Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with clerical duties.

Criminal Justice experience preferred