Orphans’ Court Operations Lead

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County PA seeks a Supervisor, Orphans’ Court Clerk to oversee daily operations of the Orphans’ Court Department and supervise staff ensuring efficient case processing and public service. The role collaborates with judges, staff attorneys, and the public on filings, hearings, adoptions, guardianships, and appellate matters.

The position requires strong leadership, compliance with court procedures, and knowledge of MS Office and court workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with the public and co-workers.
• Accurate, detail-oriented and able to prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff within the Orphans’ Court Department.
• Maintain working knowledge of all departmental functions and staff responsibilities.
• Assign workloads and cover during staff absences to ensure timely processing.
• Develop and implement departmental procedures and workflow improvements.
• Assist the Second Deputy with time and attendance administration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Data entry software

Job description

Montgomery County PA seeks a Supervisor, Orphans’ Court Clerk to oversee daily operations of the Orphans’ Court Department and supervise staff ensuring efficient case processing and public service. The role collaborates with judges, staff attorneys, and the public on filings, hearings, adoptions, guardianships, and appellate matters.

The position requires strong leadership, compliance with court procedures, and knowledge of MS Office and court workflows.