Court Scheduling & Docket Coordinator

Lccpa; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas seeks an administrative scheduling professional to manage all court proceedings for judges. You will independently prepare, carry out and take definitive actions related to court operations.

You will review cases to determine appropriate proceedings, verify compliance with procedural rules, and respond to questions from attorneys and the public while coordinating with the Court Operations Officer.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of caseflow practices and procedures at Court of Common Pleas level.
• Knowledge of scheduling methods, techniques and operating procedures.
• Ability to set priorities, balance competing interests and coordinate schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication with judiciary, bar, and public.
• Experience using computer applications in a judicial setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all court proceedings for judges (trials, hearings, conferences).
• Prepares orders and reviews motions to ensure procedural compliance.
• Reviews cases to determine proper court proceedings.
• Field questions from attorneys and the public; interact with judges and Court Operations Officer.
• Pursues related duties as required.

Skills

Court scheduling

Prioritization

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in business/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas seeks an administrative scheduling professional to manage all court proceedings for judges. You will independently prepare, carry out and take definitive actions related to court operations.

You will review cases to determine appropriate proceedings, verify compliance with procedural rules, and respond to questions from attorneys and the public while coordinating with the Court Operations Officer.