The Role
Provides administrative and operational support to judicial department leadership and program administrators. Duties include calendar and meeting coordination, seminar and travel arrangements, data entry and reporting, document preparation, correspondence management, inventory tracking, electronic records maintenance, expense processing, and database updates. The role also supports event registration and communication with judges, court administrators, vendors, and department staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Administrative Assistant provides key operational and administrative support to the Judicial District Operations and Programs Department in Harrisburg. Operating with a high degree of independence under the general direction of the Assistant Director, this role ensures smooth daily operations, efficient workflow, and effective program support.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
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Job Duties
- Provide administrative support to the Assistant Director of Judicial District Operations and Programs and Judicial Program Administrators.
- Interact professionally with judges, court administrators, and various judicial departments.
- Coordinate departmental calendars by reserving conference rooms, scheduling conference calls, arranging meetings or virtual meetings, and adding events to the calendar.
- Prepare and print materials for conferences and events. Coordinate meetings and educational seminars, including collaborating with off-site facilities to arrange food, lodging, meeting space, parking, and technical needs. Oversee the registration table at off-site events.
- Update and maintain two PACourts Apps, the President Judge and District Court Administration Resources app and the Office of Behavioral Health Resources app.
- Perform data entry, compile and present data using insightful spreadsheets, queries, and reports while checking for discrepancies and ensuring compliance with project guidelines.
- Format, create, and proofread documents, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, and PowerPoint for staff. Use Adobe to create and maintain fillable forms.
- Update department lists, forms, and resources. Scan and save information electronically to reduce hard copy storage.
- Arrange travel accommodations for the department and prepare, review, and process expense vouchers for attendees of the Judicial District Operations and Programs’ events.
- Organize and distribute incoming correspondence. Review and respond to correspondence, Outlook email inboxes, and phone communications. Disseminate questions on the District Discussion listserv and post responses to the App.
- Monitor the department's inventory of supplies and forms. Manage requests and orders for new or replacement items.
- Maintain the data in the Name and Address System (NAS) to ensure it is current and consistent with Workday data.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience performing administrative staff work involving a variety of assignments.
Additional Requirements/Preferences
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
- Knowledge of virtual platforms like Zoom, Teams, and WebEx
- Occasional travel and overnight travel to support off-site events.
- A valid driver’s license required.
- Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Job Highlights
- Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.
- 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
- Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.
- Healthcare flexible spending account.
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- 2 telework days per week available after a training period.
- Free parking
Salary information
Annual Salary Range: $43,442 - $51,626
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Equivalent combination of experience performing administrative staff work involving a variety of assignments
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe
- Knowledge of virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and WebEx
- Valid driver's license
- Satisfactory criminal background check
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The Company
What We Do
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania is the judicial branch of the Pennsylvania government, dedicated to promoting access to justice for all and ensuring accessible and safe courts for all citizens. It encompasses all three levels of Pennsylvania courts—including the Supreme Court, appellate courts, and courts of common pleas—along with their administrative offices.






