Judicial Chambers Assistant: Legal Admin & Scheduling

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Pennsylvania is seeking a professional assistant to support a judge’s chambers at the Courthouse. Daily duties include processing legal documents, scheduling, and confidential support to the law clerk for civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters.

Responsibilities include drafting orders and verdict sheets, maintaining the judge’s calendar, scheduling hearings, handling court correspondence, and ensuring policies are followed.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of legal standards.
• Must convey and present information clearly.
• Shorthand and legible handwriting.
• Ability to use office equipment and computer software.
• Organize materials and develop procedures.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving.
• Work independently with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Sign matters through chambers and forward to the proper party.
• Draft orders and verdict sheets; update court records.
• Prepare divorce decrees and return to Prothonotary.
• Type orders, opinions, memos for Judge and Law Clerk.
• Review court orders and schedule needed actions.
• Maintain Judge’s calendar and coordinate hearings.
• Notify Court Services of schedule changes and trials.
• Prepare files for hearings and schedule conferences.
• Keep up-to-date on policies adopted by Judges and Court Administration.
• Process incoming mail and distribute to the right department.
• Ensure supplies are available; file law books; maintain records.
• Perform related work as required.
• Non-remote work required.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Record and convey information

Shorthand

Office software

Organization

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

College degree or related field

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Dictaphone

Job description

Montgomery County Pennsylvania is seeking a professional assistant to support a judge’s chambers at the Courthouse. Daily duties include processing legal documents, scheduling, and confidential support to the law clerk for civil, criminal, family, and juvenile matters.

Responsibilities include drafting orders and verdict sheets, maintaining the judge’s calendar, scheduling hearings, handling court correspondence, and ensuring policies are followed.