Court Administrative Assistant — Legal Support & Filing

UNKNOWN; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to the Office of Chief Legal Counsel (OCLC). The role involves managing opinions, case information, and coordination with judicial chambers and other Court offices.

Responsibilities include reviewing opinions for accuracy, maintaining PACMS queues, and preparing routine orders and reports while ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court or legal setting.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• An associate degree or paralegal certificate.
• Ability to learn PACMS and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review opinions for administrative and technical accuracy before filing; coordinate with chambers and staff.
• Maintain OCLC queues, case assignments, deadlines, and filings in PACMS.
• Prepare routine orders, notices, memoranda, and reports.
• Provide backup coverage during absences or high-volume periods.

Skills

Legal terminology

Microsoft 365

PACMS experience

Deadline management

Education

Paralegal certification

Associate degree

Tools

PACMS

Job description

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to the Office of Chief Legal Counsel (OCLC). The role involves managing opinions, case information, and coordination with judicial chambers and other Court offices.

Responsibilities include reviewing opinions for accuracy, maintaining PACMS queues, and preparing routine orders and reports while ensuring deadlines are met.