Administrative Trial Specialist
Luzerne County•Wilkes-Barre, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The position of Administrative Trial Specialist shall be under the direction and supervision of the Office of Court Administration. Primary responsibilities will be to provide administrative assistance in the courtroom by recording dispositions during live criminal court proceedings. Outside of the courtroom, responsibilities include receiving public inquiries and providing information. Ensuring all criminal cases are docketed and cases forwarded to appropriate judges. Scheduling summary appeals, Nunc pro tunc hearings, and lift warrant hearings.
Requirements
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working in the Courtroom during proceedings.
- High School Diploma
- At least 3 years of experience with clerical duties.
Nice To Haves
- Criminal Justice experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative assistance in the courtroom by recording dispositions during live criminal court proceedings.
- Receive public inquiries and provide information.
- Ensure all criminal cases are docketed and cases forwarded to appropriate judges.
- Schedule summary appeals, Nunc pro tunc hearings, and lift warrant hearings.
- Preparation of Criminal Court documents
- Completion of Criminal Court documents as directed by the Judge
- Filing of dispositions for record keeping
- Case-flow management from the Magisterial District Courts
- Customer service duties for Criminal Court Administration
- Working directly with County Judges and other offices of Court Administration
- Scheduling specific dockets in statewide system
- As determined by Court Administration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
