Administrative Assistant

Pennsylvania Courts•Harrisburg, PA

12d•$43,442 - $51,626•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant provides key operational and administrative support to the Judicial District Operations and Programs Department in Harrisburg. Operating with a high degree of independence under the general direction of the Assistant Director, this role ensures smooth daily operations, efficient workflow, and effective program support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of experience performing administrative staff work involving a variety of assignments.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Knowledge of virtual platforms like Zoom, Teams, and WebEx
A valid driver’s license required.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director of Judicial District Operations and Programs and Judicial Program Administrators.
Interact professionally with judges, court administrators, and various judicial departments.
Coordinate departmental calendars by reserving conference rooms, scheduling conference calls, arranging meetings or virtual meetings, and adding events to the calendar.
Prepare and coordinate meetings and educational seminars, including collaborating with off-site facilities to arrange food, lodging, meeting space, parking, and technical needs.
Oversee the registration table at off-site events.
Send meeting notices and registration information for the Office of Elder Justice in the Courts events, manage participants' attendance records, and assist with hotel and parking arrangements.
Perform data entry, compile and present data using insightful spreadsheets, queries, and reports while checking for discrepancies and ensuring compliance with project guidelines.
Format, create, and proofread documents, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and PowerPoint for staff.
Use Adobe to create and maintain fillable forms.
Update department lists, forms, and resources.
Scan and save information electronically to reduce hard copy storage.
Arrange travel accommodations for the department and prepare, review, and process expense vouchers for attendees of the Judicial District Operations and Programs’ events.
Organize and distribute incoming correspondence.
Review and respond to correspondence, Outlook email inboxes, and phone communications.
Monitor the department's inventory of supplies and forms.
Manage requests and orders for new or replacement items.
Maintain the data in the Name and Address System (NAS) to ensure it is current and consistent with Workday data.

Benefits

Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
13 paid holidays
12 paid sick days
12+ paid vacation days per year.
Salary increases
Employee assistance programs
Retirement plans
Healthcare flexible spending account.
6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Free parking