Court Operations & Administration Specialist

Pennsylvania Courts; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal knowledge

Calendar scheduling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.