Courtroom Operations Clerk

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Court is seeking a Court Clerk responsible for acquiring, preparing, completing, executing, and distributing court files and documents for each matter heard. You will document proceedings, issue orders, and manage case actions in Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans' Court divisions.

The role requires proficiency with electronic filing, case management systems, and virtual hearing tech (Zoom) to support in-person and remote proceedings.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or related field required, or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred, or related field required, or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule with Judge and Crier and coordinate with departments.
• Act as liaison between Attorneys, Pro Se parties, Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Petitioners/Respondents.
• Open court in the absence of the Crier and assist with sequestered jurors.
• Maintain daily communication with Sheriff’s Department for courtroom security.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Court procedures

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Prothy Viewer

Oracle

CPCMS

Sherlock

e-file platforms

Zoom

Job description

Montgomery County Court is seeking a Court Clerk responsible for acquiring, preparing, completing, executing, and distributing court files and documents for each matter heard. You will document proceedings, issue orders, and manage case actions in Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Orphans' Court divisions.

The role requires proficiency with electronic filing, case management systems, and virtual hearing tech (Zoom) to support in-person and remote proceedings.