Administrative Assistant

Salary: $33,573.08 Annually
Location : 200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02063
Department: Prothonotary
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
This is staff work performing varied assignments as an assistant to the department or agency head.

This employee is responsible for performing a wide variety of staff assignments, many of which have a significant effect upon departmental policy. Work includes analyzing administrative operations, preparing detailed and comprehensive reports, fiscal responsibilities, and other duties that pertain to the department.


Since all positions in this class involve a staff relationship to a department or agency head, supervision is not normally exercised over their employees.


Assignments are carried out with considerable initiative and independence, but work is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of results obtained.

Reporting Authority: Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in developing departmental programs and policies.
• Reviews and replies to correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other governmental agencies.
• Prepares daily deposit and performs various other fiscal and statistical responsibilities.
• Reviews information to be filed or processed for content, completeness, and correctness to determine whether it is appropriate to process or further information is required.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of intermediate to complex math procedures.
• Preferred knowledge of criminal and civil procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures.
• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and assignments.
• Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.
• Must be able to meet and interact effectively with co-workers and the general public, and to respond accurately to routine questions/inquiries regarding department operations and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma/GED

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete Criminal History Record checks and Child Abuse Clearances.

• 1 year experience in related office / previous clerk experience

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.


II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.


III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.


IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.


V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.