Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Jennifer Schultz – Criminal Trial Division

City of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The FJD is hiring a Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Jennifer Schultz. The ideal candidate for this position is interested in the law and is looking for greater exposure to the functioning of the judiciary while they obtain their law degree. This position provides potential job growth opportunity and additional work responsibilities to include post-conviction review work, legal research, and drafting of opinions. The Judicial Tipstaff I serves as a personal aide to the assigned member of judiciary in the Criminal Trial Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Important aspect of the job involves assistance of courtroom operations, and performing various other duties as assigned. The Tipstaff is directly responsible to and serves at the discretion of the appointing Judge. In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Appropriate experience in the use of Windows Software applications.
Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
Ability to ambulate to and from the courtroom
Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class
Must work on site (not remote).
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a self-directed fashion.
Ability to learn and apply, within a reasonable period of time, the components and functions of criminal courtroom proceedings and related computer systems.
Ability to learn trial procedures, rules, and regulations required to facilitate court proceedings
Ability to follow written and oral directions and to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary, attorneys, associates, employees, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to public interest is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides all necessary logistical support for judge’s work in courtrooms.
Maintains chambers filing system
Manages judicial correspondence and other office paperwork
Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration.
Assists judicial law clerks in setting up court matters and file preparation.
Legal research and writing projects available to an employee who is interested in receiving those additional assignments.
Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

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