Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Kay Yu – Civil Trial Division

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Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts:  the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court.  The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.  The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting in to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

The FJD is hiring a Judicial Tipstaff I for The Honorable Kay Yu. The Judicial Tipstaff I serves as a personal aide to the assigned member of judiciary in the Civil Trail Division of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Important aspects of the job involve assistance to courtroom operations, ensuring dignity is provided in the courtroom and accompanying the appointing judge to all public functions and performing various other duties as assigned.

The Judicial Tipstaff is a confidential employee and serves at the discretion and pleasure of the judge.

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.

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.

• ​​Provides all necessary logistical support for judge’s work in courtrooms.​ 

• ​​Maintains chambers filing system​ 

• Manages judicial correspondence and other office paperwork 

• Searches for and studies legal records and documents to obtain data applicable to cases under consideration. 

• Assists judicial law clerks in setting up court matters and file preparation. 

• Legal research and writing projects available to an employee who is interested in receiving those additional assignments. 

• Performs related duties as required. 

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.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• ​​Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a self-directed fashion. 

• ​Ability to learn and apply, within a reasonable timeframe, the components and functions of civil courtroom proceedings and related computer systems. 

• ​Ability to learn trial procedures, rules, and regulations required to facilitate court proceedings 

• ​Ability to follow written and oral directions and to communicate effectively. 

• ​Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the members of the judiciary, attorneys, associates, employees, and the general public. 

• ​Excellent analytical skills 

• ​Ability to research and analyze complex legal issues 

• ​Attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy 

• ​Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• ​Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks​ 

Work-Life

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

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.

• ​​High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• ​Ability to ambulate to and from the courtroom 
• ​Strong organizational skills 
• ​Ability to carry and/or transport files    
• ​Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class. 
• ​Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation. 
• ​Must work in person (not remote).​ 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Juris Doctorate is preferred 
• Strong knowledge of law and legal procedures is preferred   
• Experience in legal document preparation is preferred   
• Experience in a judicial or legal setting is a plus   

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: $45,108

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