District Court Administrative Staff

Employee retirement results in our search for a full-time administrative staff person for Magisterial District Judge Jones in his Altoona, PA, location. Essential duties of the hire include navigating within statewide computer system; docketing civil, criminal, and summary cases scheduled through this court location; processing warrants; scheduling proceedings; collecting costs and fines; preparing financial reports; responding to inquiries and providing customer service; maintaining confidentiality; preparing correspondence; filing and maintaining records; and performing general office work.

Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED, at least six months' work experience, excellent computer skills, ability to quickly assess problems and provide solutions, ability to multitask, coping skills for dealing with hectic workdays and varied responsibilities, and proficient interpersonal relations and communications skills.

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 workdays and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health care with vision and prescription components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, sick time, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $14.44/hour x 35-hour work week. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER