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.

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

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