Legal Administrative Specialist - Trial & Court Support

Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to oversee daily functions within its units. The role involves entering, tracking, typing and filing documents for the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.

You will assist attorneys across trial phases, coordinate schedules, prepare pre-trial materials, and support witnesses while maintaining meticulous case records and ensuring smooth courthouse operations.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with dictation devices and transcribers.
• Ability to gather, organize and analyze information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and filing systems.
• Ability to make duty-oriented decisions based on established standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all trial phases from investigation to sentencing and support crime victims.
• Coordinate scheduling, subpoenas, and file organization for trials.
• Liaise with officers/detectives, draft pre-trial documents and locate witnesses as needed.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness lists and ensure essential court documents are ready.
• Maintain case logs, verify records, and manage document filing in Court/Prothonotary offices.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office Suite

Dictation devices / transcriber

Information gathering & analysis

Oral & written communication

Office procedures & filing

Decision making under standards

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

High school diploma + 3 years government/general office experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dictation/ transcription equipment

Scanners

Job description

Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to oversee daily functions within its units. The role involves entering, tracking, typing and filing documents for the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County.

You will assist attorneys across trial phases, coordinate schedules, prepare pre-trial materials, and support witnesses while maintaining meticulous case records and ensuring smooth courthouse operations.