Criminal Case Manager

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Employee resignation results in our search for a criminal case manager, whose primary duties are to coordinate the criminal case flow and related processes; ensure proper handling of cases; and ensure cases are completed in compliance with mandated time limitations. Additional duties include assisting potential public defender clients at the Altoona district court with completion of applications and gathering of complaints; entering case status information and dates into the Unified Case Management (UCM) system; coordinates the tracking schedule with the public defender attorneys, district attorneys, court administration office and the sheriff's office; files criminal information and closes files when appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years' working experience in business or administrative field
• Some knowledge or background in legal environment preferred
• English fluency
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• A strong customer service orientation
• Ability to plan, set schedules, and meet deadlines
• Experience maintaining confidential information
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge or background in legal environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the criminal case flow and related processes
• Ensure proper handling of cases
• Ensure cases are completed in compliance with mandated time limitations
• Assist potential public defender clients at the Altoona district court with completion of applications and gathering of complaints
• Enter case status information and dates into the Unified Case Management (UCM) system
• Coordinate the tracking schedule with the public defender attorneys, district attorneys, court administration office and the sheriff's office
• File criminal information and close files when appropriate

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components
• Pension plan
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k)
• Term life insurance
• Menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

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