Job Description

This is work performed in a Court of Law to ensure courtroom decorum, compliance to courtroom procedures, and the facilitation of overall court functioning during legal proceedings. An employee in this class announces the opening of Court and performs various duties which facilitate courtroom operations. Work may be performed in a hectic work environment proceeding criminal cases. Work includes the direct interaction with the Judiciary, management, criminal justice system representatives, attorneys, and the general public.

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Essential Functions

** The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.**

• Prepares the courtroom prior to the commencement of proceedings and at the conclusion in advance of the next day’s proceedings.
• Opens Court by reciting standard announcements.
• Swears in witnesses and juror.
• Performs real-time data entry for all calendaring and scheduling in the court’s case management computer application.
• Marks and records exhibits.
• Provides for limited security of the courtroom.
• Performs routine clerical functions and prepares daily statistical reports.
• Ensures the integrity of the proceedings and proper decorum is maintained.
• Assures that all parties required for the proper conduct of the trial or preliminary hearing are present.
• Maintains all necessary records as indicated by current courtroom procedures.
• Maintains and operates various computer and equipment in the courtrooms and adjacent court areas as needed.
• Carries out the orders of the Judge.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, members of the judiciary, court and departmental administrators, and members of the public.
• Applies Municipal Court criminal case flow management principles regarding scheduling of cases in CPCMS.

** MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:**

Answers the telephone or may meet or greet callers.

Provides general information pertaining to assigned function.

Replenishes computer printer, copier, or fax machine paper supplies.

Performs related work as required.

** ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:**

Standard courtroom conditions.

Direct contact with diverse court clientele.

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Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and apply, within a reasonable period of time, courtroom needs and techniques in criminal proceedings.
• Ability to learn and apply criminal procedures, rules and regulations relating to court proceedings and operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary, jurors, department managers, staff, attorneys, associates, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare and compile various reports and records.

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Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is a full-time, in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

OR

1. Equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the characteristics. required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute for those listed.
2. Computer skills and an ability to perform real-time data entry in a courtroom setting.
3. City residency is required within one year from date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
4. Ability to perform the essential functions and work in the environment for the position.
5. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
6. Covid-19 vaccination recommended.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Additional Information

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Salary Range: $41,847 - $45,860

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within twelve months of hire_

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

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