Assistant Court Administrator - Clarion County

Pennsylvania Courts•Clarion, PA

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 manages criminal case schedules and related court processes, supports judges and court staff, coordinates jury and interpreter services, and helps maintain court policies, systems, and resources. The Assistant Court Administrator also serves as the 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 (ARD) 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 (PCRA) 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 (ADA) 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.
Prepare the annual county 1099 report.
Manage Common Pleas Criminal Case Management System (CPCMS) 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 per year.
12 or more paid vacation days per year.
Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members, effective 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.