Court Arraignment Clerk Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $3,679 a month 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Filing Legal document sorting and filing Data entry Court-related public interaction Full Job Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position:
Court Arraignment Clerk Classification:
Clerical Location:
Criminal Division 436 Grant Street, Courthouse Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Job Status:
Full-Time, Benefits Eligible Salary:
3,679 monthly
SUMMARY:
This is a clerical position in the Court Arraignment Office, Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas, which requires diligent performance of duties to ensure smooth performance of the daily functions of the Formal Arraignment office and carried out under the direction of the Court Arraignment Supervisor with established policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Basic knowledge of computer usage, data entry skills, and familiarity with accessing the internet. Ability to carry out moderate tasks with accuracy under some supervision. Ability to maintain accurate records and files. Ability to work and communicate effectively with court officials, other agencies, attorneys, associates and the public. Ability to multitask. Ability to satisfactorily complete training in the Criminal Division Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS)?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Organizing all criminal court files for the arraignment office 2. Answering all incoming telephone calls 3. Retrieving and distributing court files from the Department of Court Records 4. Filing correspondence/motions in the appropriate case files 5. Providing pertinent information to defendants and to other court users upon request 6. Updating the court management system with addresses or confinement location 7. Performing general clerical duties as required in accordance with established policies and procedures.
BENEFITS
Standard health and fringe benefits plans available to Court clerical staff. This includes health, dental, life and accident insurance plans and sick leave and vacation benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed September 23, 2026. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have additional documents that can't be uploaded, please mail or fax them to: Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania Court Human Resources Office 350 Frick Building 437 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219