Assistant Court Administrator - Clarion County

The Assistant Court Administrator plays a key role in assisting the District Court Administrator with operational, administrative, and judicial functions across the Clarion County Court of Common Pleas and affiliated offices.

Job Duties

• Monitors 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.
• Manages daily scheduling, courtroom calendar activities and court lists/notices for the criminal caseload.
• Tracks and schedules post-conviction relief act (PCRA) petitions and appoints counsel as required.
• Maintains clear communication across the District Attorney’s office, Public Defender’s office, warden, private defense counsel and agencies to ensure cases proceed through the system on time.
• Coordinates logistics, case files and scheduling for Senior Judges assigned to criminal matters in Clarion County.
• Serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator for the court.
• Administers the Language access plan for Clarion County and schedules interpreters for court proceedings.
• Oversees the master juror list, jury management software, questionnaire reviews, excusal requests and trial jury pool preparation.
• Ensures County Constables comply with local court standards.  Prepares the annual county 1099 report.
• Responsible for the Common Pleas Criminal case management system (CPCMS) user registration, access and system training.
• Supports magisterial district judges’ administrative needs, schedules regional judge meetings and coordinates continuing education training.
• Acts as the District Court Administrator during planned or unplanned absences.
• Assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator with local rules of court development, policy drafting, technology integration and maintenance of the County Law Library.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, AND
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory criminal background check required
• Valid driver's license required.

Job Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
• Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.
• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Free parking

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary Range: $36,000 - $43,993

Maximum Annual Salary: $67,603