Assistant Court Administrator - Clarion County

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts • Clarion, PA

7d • $36,000 - $67,603

About The Position

The Assistant Court Administrator assists the District Court Administrator with operational, administrative, and judicial functions across the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas and affiliated offices. The role monitors criminal cases from initial entry through sentencing, manages criminal court scheduling, tracks post-conviction relief petitions, coordinates with justice-system partners, and supports judges and court administration. It also administers ADA and language-access functions, oversees jury administration, supports court technology and systems, and acts as District Court Administrator during planned or unplanned absences.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor criminal cases entering the Court of Common Pleas from initial entry through sentencing, including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition cases referred directly from preliminary hearings to Adult Probation.
• Manage daily scheduling, courtroom calendar activities, and court lists and notices for the criminal caseload.
• Track and schedule post-conviction relief act petitions and appoint counsel as required.
• Communicate with the District Attorney’s office, Public Defender’s office, warden, private defense counsel, and agencies to help ensure cases proceed on time.
• Coordinate logistics, case files, and scheduling for Senior Judges assigned to criminal matters in Clarion County.
• Serve as the Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator for the court.
• Administer the Language Access Plan for Clarion County and schedule interpreters for court proceedings.
• Oversee the master juror list, jury management software, questionnaire reviews, excusal requests, and trial jury pool preparation.
• Ensure County Constables comply with local court standards and prepare the annual county 1099 report.
• Manage Common Pleas Criminal case management system user registration, access, and system training.
• Support magisterial district judges’ administrative needs, schedule regional judge meetings, and coordinate continuing education training.
• Act as the District Court Administrator during planned or unplanned absences.
• Assist the President Judge and District Court Administrator with local rules of court development, policy drafting, technology integration, and maintenance of the County Law Library.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12 or more paid vacation days per year.
• Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
• Salary increases.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED