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Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.
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