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
