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Job DutiesDevelops and maintains judicial standards, rules, and procedures to ensure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Unified Judicial System (UJS) of Pennsylvania policies.
Provides legal advice, counsel, support, and technical assistance to judicial districts to ensure that court programs, services and activities are accessible to the public. Represents the judiciary in administrative investigations involving Title VI and Title II issues.
Provides direction to internal AOPC departments and judicial leadership to develop strategies to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and rules.
Ensures judiciary offices create, maintain, and communicate language access plans and ADA public access policies.
Assists the Court Access Administrator in developing and presenting educational and training programs for UJS personnel regarding LAP, ADA, and compliance with judiciary policies.
Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes proposed legislation and regulatory changes affecting judicial administration, drafting rule changes and orders to ensure compliance.
Assists in research and writing content for bench books and other publications and documents.
Partners with the Court Access Administrator to design and deliver educational programs and interactive training for judicial personnel statewide.
Drafts, publishes, and distributes judicial resources, policy templates, bench books, benchcards, posters, and reference tools (e.g., "I Speak" cards) to support judiciary staff in maintaining compliance.
Collaborates with AOPC's IT Department and judicial district staff to collect data on provision of court interpreter services across Pennsylvania.
Researches, analyzes, and reports on issues related to judicial administration. Drafts rule changes, administrative regulations, speeches, and talking points.
Serves as the primary point of contact for judges, court administrators, and Magisterial District Judges’ staff on administrative inquiries.
Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.
Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, PLUS
Two years of progressively responsible legal experience.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.
Day-One Health Coverage: Comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for you and your eligible family members starting on your very first day.
Generous Time Off: 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.
Family Support: 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible parents, plus access to a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid schedule offering 2 telework days per week following initial training.
Financial & Personal Well-Being: Structured salary increases, robust retirement plans, and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
Salary information
Starting Annual Salary Range: $70,497 - $85,230
Maximum Annual Salary: $114,696
Skills Required
- Graduation from an ABA-approved law school
- Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Two years of progressively responsible legal experience
- Satisfactory criminal background check
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.
