Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Kay Yu – Civil Trial Division

City of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The FJD is hiring a Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Kay Yu. The Judicial Tipstaff I serves as a personal aide to the assigned member of judiciary in the Civil Trail Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Important aspects of the job involve assistance to courtroom operations, ensuring dignity is provided in the courtroom and accompanying the appointing judge to all public functions and performing various other duties as assigned. The Judicial Tipstaff is a confidential employee and serves at the discretion and pleasure of the 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.
Ability to ambulate to and from the courtroom
Strong organizational skills
Ability to carry and/or transport files
Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
Must work in person (not remote).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a self-directed fashion.
Ability to learn and apply, within a reasonable timeframe, the components and functions of civil 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.
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to research and analyze complex legal issues
Attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate is preferred
Strong knowledge of law and legal procedures is preferred
Experience in legal document preparation is preferred
Experience in a judicial or legal setting 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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