District Court - Deputy Court Administrator (21-27)

Description

This is administrative support work assisting with the administration and daily operation of the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County. The individual in the position is primarily responsible for overall case management of the Court calendar. Responsibilities also include the management and tracking of cases from initial filing to final disposition, and quarterly statistical gathering for submission of reports. Work is performed under the direction of the District Court Administrator.

Primary Duties

• Prepares daily court calendar for hearings and trials.
• Performs daily case management of scheduled proceedings and scheduling issues; performs general troubleshooting.
• Compiles quarterly statistical information for submission of reports as required.
• Applies County and AOPC personnel policies in the absence of the DCA.
• Responds to the public and counsel regarding court procedures and policies.
• Assists with the jury selection process as needed; answers questions and concerns of prospective jurors.
• Assists in overseeing the administration of the three Magisterial District Courts.
• Assists in procuring supplies and services for the court; assists in tracking and processing of accounts payable.
• Gains familiarity with the duties of the District Court Administrator involving personnel, budgets, scheduling, and resource management, and assumes those responsibilities in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three years of clerical or secretarial experience in a legal, judicial, or government setting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and / or experience may be considered.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Information

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.