Senior Court Filing Supervisor - Western District (PA)

Pennsylvania Courts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Judiciary benefits

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Deputy Prothonotary position is based in Pittsburgh and leads the Western District Filing Office, supervising clerical staff and ensuring filings comply with court rules. The role works closely with the Prothonotary and Chief Clerk to maintain efficient operations and accurate case management.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, active Pennsylvania Bar status, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and supervisory abilities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar.
• At least five years of progressively responsible legal or court experience, including supervisory duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clerical staff and manages workflow in the filing office.
• Reviews filings for compliance with Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Collaborates with the Prothonotary and Chief Clerk to ensure efficient office operation.
• Maintains official case files and retention schedules for documents and records.
• Responds to inquiries from the Court, staff, and the public with accurate information.
• Oversees receipt and handling of filing fees and approves invoices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Rule interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Deputy Prothonotary position is based in Pittsburgh and leads the Western District Filing Office, supervising clerical staff and ensuring filings comply with court rules. The role works closely with the Prothonotary and Chief Clerk to maintain efficient operations and accurate case management.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, active Pennsylvania Bar status, and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong communication and supervisory abilities.