Tipstaff I (General) - Municipal court, Civil Division

Company Description

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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 into the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 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.

Job Description

Position Summary

Performs entry level escort, announcement and ceremonial work in a court of law to ensure courtroom decorum, compliance to courtroom procedures, and the facilitation of overall court functioning during legal activities.

An employee in this class announces the opening of court and performs various duties which facilitate courtroom proceedings.

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.

• Prepares the courtroom prior to the beginning of proceedings.
• Opens court by reciting standard announcements.
• Swears in witnesses.
• Maintain and call the daily courtroom list.
• Marks and records exhibits.
• Provides limited courtroom security.
• Assures the integrity of the proceedings.
• Assures that all parties required for the proper conduct of the trial are present.
• Maintains all necessary records as indicated by current courtroom procedures.
• May be required to perform various data entry functions related to the court’s CLAIMS system.
• Carries out the orders of the judge.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Answers the telephone or may 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.

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 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, department managers, staff, attorneys, associates, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare and compile various reports and records.

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