Administrative Trial Specialist

Administrative Trial Specialist

Salary

$33,000.00 - $36,000.00 Annually

Location

200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2110

Department

Court Administration

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The position of Administrative Trial Specialist shall be under the direction and supervision of the Office of Court Administration. Primary responsibilities will be to provide administrative assistance in the courtroom by recording dispositions during live criminal court proceedings. Outside of the courtroom, responsibilities include receiving public inquiries and providing information. Ensuring all criminal cases are docketed and cases forwarded to appropriate judges. Scheduling summary appeals, Nunc pro tunc hearings, and lift warrant hearings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Criminal Court documents
• Completion of Criminal Court documents as directed by the Judge
• Filing of dispositions for record keeping
• Case-flow management from the Magisterial District Courts
• Customer service duties for Criminal Court Administration
• Working directly with County Judges and other offices of Court Administration
• Scheduling specific dockets in statewide system
• As determined by Court Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications: Excellent communications skills, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be comfortable working in the Courtroom during proceedings.

Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma and at least 3 years of experience with clerical duties.

Criminal Justice experience 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