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Magisterial District Court Administrative Specialist
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$113,754 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Magisterial District Court Administrative Specialist
- MDJ Gardner Williamsport, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22681354 Summary Williamsport, PA In-Person $15.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a position requiring a high degree of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality in performing a wide range and high volume of administrative tasks with regard to all types of cases within the jurisdiction of the magisterial district courts.SPECIFIC DUTIES
General- Assist the public in person and via telephone; answer questions from the public, lawyers, and representatives of other court and county offices and state and related organizations about general functions and operations of the office; provide procedural information to court users (but not legal advice); provide information to attorneys and court officials on particular cases; receive, review, and process incoming mail; perform duties correctly and timely in compliance with internal office policies and procedures and directives of the Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts; provide administrative support to the Magisterial District Judge and other court personnel; perform other duties as assigned Case Processing•Docket new criminal, traffic, non-traffic, civil, and landlord-tenant cases; process case filings and court documents for all case types (criminal, traffic, non-traffic, civil, and landlord-tenant); schedule hearings and prepare hearing notices; maintain an accurate court schedule; receipt payments, prepare payment orders, and distribute funds; communicate with attorneys, constables, court and court-related offices, and government agencies; prepare files for hearings; process warrants and maintain warrant ticklers; maintain case files; review case management reports; prepare files for records retention; compose documents and correspondence; prepare reports; enter data into case management software systems and databases Fiscal•Receive, receipt, and record check, cash, and electronic payments for fees, court costs, fines, bail, etc.