The Assistant Court Crier is a liaison between the Prothonotary's Office and the Superior Court Judges. This position involves coordinating and facilitating Superior Court argument sessions and performing daily administrative duties when the court is not in session. This position reports directly to the Deputy Prothonotary. Work is performed and reviewed under the supervision of the Prothonotary, Deputy Prothonotary, and Chief Court Crier.

Typical Duties

Assist the Superior Court Judges during argument sessions; prepare the courtroom for session; announce the commencement and adjournment of court, coordinate with courtroom security personnel; oversee the check-in process of all attorneys and pro se litigants.

Perform the daily processing, organization and distribution of appellate briefs and reproduced records received in the office.

Maintain accurate records of briefs and reproduced records to be timely distributed to panels of the court.

Respond to inquiries from judicial chambers and other court departments concerning briefs, certified records and/or cases listed for submission or argument panels before the court.

Additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Prothonotary or Court Crier to facilitate the operation of the Prothonotary's Office.

Occasional travel to other districts or counties for argument sessions or court events may be required.

Job Highlights

35-hour work week.

Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.

13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

Salary increases, student loan forgiveness plans, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

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