Part-Time Tipstaff

An opening exists for part-time tipstaff who will provide office support to the Court Administration Department of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas as well as their internal and external customers by entering court-related data into relevant computer programs; checking and scheduling ARD Program approvals and rejections; scheduling pleas from criminal court events; tracking bench warrants issued, pleas taken, summary pleas, or cases nolle prossed at criminal court events; creating weekly criminal tracking sheets and weekly to-do lists; processing formal arraignment/preliminary conference notices from magisterial district judges and scheduling cases for ensuing steps; and attending criminal court events.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, communications skills sufficient to present information, and respond to questions from the Court, County officials, coworkers, and the public; experience working...

The tipstaff contributes to the efficient operation of the judge's chamber and courtroom by performing various duties that include preparing the bench; updating courtroom staff schedules; verifying litigant transport; ensuring microphones and recoding devices are operational; setting up remote participation, if necessary; screening witnesses and visitors for appropriate courtroom attire; opening court; swearing in witnesses as needed; completing and distributing court-related paperwork; monitoring activities of jurors; and serving as communication liaison among jury, court, and attorneys. Tipstaff duties also involve administrative tasks such as retrieving and preparing files for court events, assisting with copying, faxing and distributing mail; answering the phone; and filing civil and criminal notices.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, have at least six months' experience in an office environment; strong...

An opening exists for part-time tipstaff who will provide office support to the Court Administration Department of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas as well as their internal and external customers by entering court-related data into relevant computer programs; checking and scheduling ARD Program approvals and rejections; scheduling pleas from criminal court events; tracking bench warrants issued, pleas taken, summary pleas, or cases nolle prossed at criminal court events; creating weekly criminal tracking sheets and weekly to-do lists; processing formal arraignment/preliminary conference notices from magisterial district judges and scheduling cases for ensuing steps; and attending criminal court events.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, communications skills sufficient to present information, and respond to questions from the Court, County officials, coworkers, and the public, experience working...

The tipstaff contributes to the efficient operation of the judge's chamber and courtroom by performing various duties that include preparing the bench; updating courtroom staff schedules; verifying litigant transport; ensuring microphones and recoding devices are operational; setting up remote participation, if necessary; screening witnesses and visitors for appropriate courtroom attire; opening court; swearing in witnesses as needed; completing and distributing court-related paperwork; monitoring activities of jurors; and serving as communication liaison among jury, court, and attorneys. Tipstaff duties also involve administrative tasks such as retrieving and preparing files for court events; assisting with copying, faxing and distributing mail; answering the phone; and filing civil and criminal notices.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED; have at least six months' experience in an office environment; strong...