Judicial Administrative Assistant to Senior Judges (Court Department)

A Judicial Administrative Assistant/Senior Judges assists the assigned Judges of the Court of Common Pleas with moving cases through the Pennsylvania judicial system in an organized, accountable, and expeditious manner.

Requirements

• Ability to organize an office (chambers) along the vision, goals, and priorities of a Judge or executive.
• Must have and maintain an unfailing mastery of organization and support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey the vision, goals, and priorities of the assigned Judge and the Berks County Court of Common Pleas effectively to attorneys, staff, and citizens.
• Outstanding administrative skills.
• Extraordinary ability to analyze and prioritize required work.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect of the Judge’s position and daily commitments.
• Advanced knowledge of various computer programs and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, CPCMS, AS/400, HTML, Internet, Lotus Notes, Visual Info, and other programs).
• Ability to demonstrate advanced skill in documenting judicial and administrative processes, improving shortcomings, and reporting results to the assigned Judge.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and legal terminology and citation.
• Ability to compose and edit correspondence and legal documents.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to accurately transcribe dictation.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with Judges, staff, attorneys, other Court staff, and representatives of justice administration agencies.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex legal secretarial tasks in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to appropriately filter and disseminate information to applicable parties.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance