Court Clerk

We are seeking a Court Clerk who will be responsible for identifying the presiding judge’s/hearing officer’s decisions and writing error-free court orders. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to gain valuable experience in the public sector and court system. This position is based within the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division.

Great Lakes Research (GL) is a leading provider of professional services and technology products designed specifically for the human service, education, and public and non-profit sectors. Our headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA with additional offices in Gateway Center, downtown Pittsburgh and other locations in the Pittsburgh area. Great Lakes provides staffing services to multiple Allegheny County divisions in the following areas:

• IT Support
• Administrative Support
• Data Analysis, Evaluation and Research
• Project Managers

Who is the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division?

The Allegheny County Family Division is comprised of two sections: the Juvenile Section, where cases involving delinquency and child welfare matters are heard, and the Adult Section, which addresses divorce, child support and custody matters.

Who Are You?

You are a highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are an excellent communicator with various levels of authority, including the public and act in a professional manner at all times.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

• Drafting court orders daily based on key issues and subsequently processing court rulings as ordered by presiding Judge/Hearing Officer.
• Reviewing Court Orders for accuracy and placing information into computer system.
• Scheduling hearings and preparing hearing docket for specifically assigned judges.
• Serving as contact within court room by responding in professional, informed manner to inquiries from court officials such as lawyers, probation officers and advocates.

What Background and Skills Does the Ideal Candidate Have?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Computer knowledge and proficiency with Excel, WORD, Outlook and Windows. Knowledge of Common Pleas Case Management System (CPCMS) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with general clerical procedures and functions (similar court experience preferred).
• Possess organizational skills, accurate spelling and typing skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise professional manner.
• The ability to work under pressure; deal with stress associated with confidential court environment and time restrictions.

We know that many strong candidates will not have all the listed skills and that is ok. What else do you bring to the table?

Job Location

This is an onsite, office position based at the Allegheny County Family Division in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is $40,540

If hired, candidates would be employed by GL and assigned to Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division.

GL benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement
• Group term life and AD & D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K/403B Matching Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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