Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Jennifer L. Rogers

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County is seeking a Judicial Assistant to maintain courtroom order and support the Judge in a high-activity setting. The role involves extensive interaction with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and the public.

Responsibilities include preparing the bench, assisting jurors, delivering files, and ensuring all parties are present. The position requires standing, walking, and ongoing clerical duties to support daily court operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to follow court protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the bench for the Judge and courtroom activities.
• Assist jurors with needs and questions.
• Deliver files and answer questions about the Judge’s daily list.
• Ensure all parties are present and inform the Judge accordingly.
• Maintain courtroom order and decorum inside and outside the courtroom.
• Manage access to the courtroom and protect jurors from outside influence.
• Arrange jury room and assist with deliberations when needed.
• Perform clerical tasks: scheduling, phones, filing, typing.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Judicial Assistant position is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom. This full-time position requires extensive personal contact with judges, all court related personnel, attorneys and the public.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the bench for the Judge
• Assisting Jurors with their needs/questions
• Delivering files for the Judge and answering questions regarding the Judge’s daily list
• Ensuring that all parties are present in Courtroom and informing Judge of same
• Maintain courtroom order, decorum and silence inside and outside of courtroom
• Stop people from entering the courtroom while judge charges jury.
• Protect all seated jurors from outside influences at ALL times in order to prevent unauthorized contacts and a mistrial.
• Secure a jury room for deliberations, when necessary.
• Brings court to attention upon arrival of judge and announce entrance of judge.
• Clerical duties, such as scheduling, answering telephone, filing documents and typing.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of county courts.
• Ability to present information in a one-on-one or small group situation.
• Accurate and detail oriented.

Standard Office Procedures

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, conduct and actions necessary in maintaining a positive and productive working relationships

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to follow court protocol.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.