Tipstaff

County of Blair; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Pension plan enrollment

Pro-rated vacation time

Vision and prescription coverage

Job summary

County of Blair seeks a courtroom tipstaff to support judge’s chamber and courtroom operations. You will prepare the bench, coordinate staff schedules, verify litigant transport, and ensure audio/remote systems are functional.

Additional duties include screening visitors, opening court, swearing witnesses, and distributing court paperwork. The role also covers administrative tasks like filing notices, retrieving files, answering phones, and assisting with mail and copying.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months experience in an office environment.
• Must have strong customer service orientation and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench and courtroom workspace.
• Update staff schedules and verify litigant transport.
• Ensure microphones/recording devices work and set up remote participation when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The courtroom tipstaff contributes to the efficient operation of the judge's chamber and courtroom by performing various duties that include, but are not limited to: preparing the bench; updating courtroom staff schedules; verifying litigant transport; ensuring microphones and recording devices are operational; setting up remote participation, if necessary; screening witnesses and visitors for appropriate courtroom attire; opening court; swearing in witnesses as needed; completing and distributing court-related paperwork; monitoring activities of jurors; and serving as communication liaison among jury, court, and attorneys. Tipstaff duties also involve administrative tasks such as retrieving and preparing files for court events; assisting with copying, faxing, and distributing mail; answering the phone; and filing civil and criminal notices.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED; have at least six months' experience in an office environment; strong customer service orientation; demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills; computer literacy; abilities to effectively diffuse antagonistic dealings; and experience maintaining confidential information.

Benefits

Applicants should indicate interest between a full-time job (35-hour workweek) with full benefits package, or a part-time job (up to 1500 hours across April 1 to March 31 annually) and limited benefits (pension plan enrollment and pro-rated vacation time). A full-time hire's benefits include 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, defined contribution plan, short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes Aflac and dental, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage regardless of hours worked is $13.75/hour. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER