Legal Administrative Assistant — Court Operations & Publishing

PA LAW CLERKS; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Chief Legal Counsel. The role involves administrative and legal duties, such as organizing opinions, case information, and routine orders, under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with chambers, posting opinions, and maintaining records, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing of matters in a court environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and court procedures.
• Ability to review detailed documents and case information for accuracy.
• Manage competing deadlines and respond to urgent matters.

Responsibilities

• Review opinions for administrative and technical accuracy before filing.
• Coordinate electronic opinion posting and access to unpublished opinions.
• Maintain case queues, assignments, and deadlines in PACMS.

Skills

Legal terminology

Document review

Deadline management

Written communication

Microsoft 365

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

PACMS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Office of Chief Legal Counsel. The role involves administrative and legal duties, such as organizing opinions, case information, and routine orders, under attorney supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with chambers, posting opinions, and maintaining records, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing of matters in a court environment.