Assistant Court Administrator Clarion County

The Assistant Court Administrator plays a key role in assisting the District Court Administrator with operational administrative and judicial functions across the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas and affiliated offices.

Job Duties

• Monitors criminal cases entering the Court of Common Pleas from initial entry through sentencing including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) cases referred directly from preliminary hearings to Adult Probation.
• Manages daily scheduling courtroom calendar activities and court lists/notices for the criminal caseload.
• Tracks and schedules post-conviction relief act (PCRA) petitions and appoints counsel as required.
• Maintains clear communication across the District Attorneys office Public Defenders office warden private defense counsel and agencies to ensure cases proceed through the system on time.
• Coordinates logistics case files and scheduling for Senior Judges assigned to criminal matters in Clarion County.
• Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the court.
• Administers the Language access plan for Clarion County and schedules interpreters for court proceedings.
• Oversees the master juror list jury management software questionnaire reviews excusal requests and trial jury pool preparation.
• Ensures County Constables comply with local court standards. Prepares the annual county 1099 report.
• Responsible for the Common Pleas Criminal case management system (CPCMS) user registration access and system training.
• Supports magisterial district judges administrative needs schedules regional judge meetings and coordinates continuing education training.
• Acts as the District Court Administrator during planned or unplanned absences.
• Assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator with local rules of court development policy drafting technology integration and maintenance of the County Law Library.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent AND
• Three years of administrative or office support experience in a legal judicial or governmental setting.
• An equivalent combination of education experience and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory criminal background check required
• Valid drivers license required.

Job Benefits

• 13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.
• Comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.
• Salary increases employee assistance programs and retirement plans.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Free parking

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary Range: $36000 - $43993

Maximum Annual Salary: $67603

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority