| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Salary | $32,000–$35,000 Per Year |
Administrative Assistant (PFA)
Salary
$32,000.00 - $35,000.00 Annually
Location
200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2112
Department
Court Administration
Opening Date
10/27/2026
Closing Date
11/10/2026 12:22 PM Eastern
Description
The Administrative Assistant position with the Protection of Abuse office provides administrative support to the 11th Judicial District for the adjudication of proceedings filed under the Protection from Abuse Act (PFA). The position involves both in and out of court activities. The position requires interaction with the public for providing information, assistance in document completion, filing of documents, computer data entry and attendance at court proceedings to facilitate case resolution. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Judges of The Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County. Training and skill development shall be provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communications skills, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure and fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust accordingly.
Effectively multi-task using computer systems. Receive, comprehend and accurately respond to verbal information and directions.
Satisfactory criminal background check required and drug and alcohol test. Participate in and satisfactorily complete extensive training in policy and procedure with multiple computer systems.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with administrative clerical and/or data entry.
Associates degree preferred.
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.
IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.
V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.
Employer Luzerne County
Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225
20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702
Phone 570-826-8801
Website http://www.luzernecounty.org