Assistant Court Administrator - Clarion County

Pennsylvania Courts; Clarion (Clarion County); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Assistant Court Administrator plays a key role in assisting the District Court Administrator with operational, administrative, and judicial functions across the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas and affiliated offices.

Key duties include managing criminal case calendars, coordinating ADA access, supervising juror lists, handling CPCMS user training, and ensuring timely communication among the DA, Public Defender, warden, and private counsel.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent and three years of administrative or office support experience in a legal, governmental setting.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Aufgaben

• Monitors criminal cases from entry to sentencing, including ARD cases.
• Manages daily scheduling, courtroom calendar activities and court lists/notices.
• Tracks PCRA petitions and appoints counsel as required.
• Maintains communication across DA, Public Defender, warden, defense counsel and agencies.
• Oversees juror lists, jury management software and trial jury pool preparation.

Kenntnisse

Administrative support

Legal knowledge

Calendar scheduling

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

The Assistant Court Administrator plays a key role in assisting the District Court Administrator with operational, administrative, and judicial functions across the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas and affiliated offices.Job DutiesMonitors criminal cases entering the Court of Common Pleas from initial entry through sentencing, including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) cases referred directly from preliminary hearings to Adult Probation.Manages daily scheduling, courtroom calendar activities and court lists/notices for the criminal caseload.Tracks and schedules post-conviction relief act (PCRA) petitions and appoints counsel as required.Maintains clear communication across the District Attorney’s office, Public Defender’s office, warden, private defense counsel and agencies to ensure cases proceed through the system on time.Coordinates logistics, case files and scheduling for Senior Judges assigned to criminal matters in Clarion County.Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the court.Administers the Language access plan for Clarion County and schedules interpreters for court proceedings.Oversees the master juror list, jury management software, questionnaire reviews, excusal requests and trial jury pool preparation.Ensures County Constables comply with local court standards. Prepares the annual county 1099 report.Responsible for the Common Pleas Criminal case management system (CPCMS) user registration, access and system training.Supports magisterial district judges’ administrative needs, schedules regional judge meetings and coordinates continuing education training.Acts as the District Court Administrator during planned or unplanned absences.Assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator with local rules of court development, policy drafting, technology integration and maintenance of the County Law Library.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent, ANDThree 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 RequirementsSatisfactory criminal background check requiredValid driver's license required.Job Benefits13 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.Free parkingSalary informationStarting Annual Salary Range: $36,000 - $43,993Maximum Annual Salary: $67,603