Assistant Court Administrator - Clarion County
- LocationClarion, PA
- Work typeOn-site
- Salary36k to 43.993k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted29 October 2026
- SourcePA Courts's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 11 days ago; still listed on PA Courts's careers page 51 min ago.
At a glance
- Experience3+ years
- EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
- Skills and toolsDriver's license
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About the role
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent, AND
- Three years of administrative or office support experience in a legal, judicial, or governmental setting.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Satisfactory criminal background check required
- Valid driver's license required.
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
Salary information
Starting Annual Salary Range: $36,000 - $43,993
Maximum Annual Salary: $67,603
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