Administrative Analyst / Executive Assistant to the Clerk
Judicial Branch, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Job Title
The incumbent performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work, related to multiple administrative functions and ensures compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, applicable Administrative Office policies and procedures, internal controls guidelines, and all local policies and procedures. The incumbent supports the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy in correspondence, filings, scheduling and public-relations efforts. The incumbent serves as the Court's central resource for executive action items and meeting coordination. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and coordination of court sponsored events, ceremonies and clerk's office events.
Liaison and Communication
Serves as a liaison on behalf of the Clerk of Court with judges, chambers, other court units, Administrative Office and related justice agencies. Assists in the preparing and distribution of general orders, press releases, policies, and other correspondence. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive court matters. Disseminates communications to managers, executives, and peers, ensuring follow-ups on action items.
Executive Support
Provides professional administrative support to the Clerk and the Chief Deputy Clerk. Receives, screens, and refers telephone callers. Routes mail and answers general inquiries on behalf of the Clerk and Chief Deputy. Proofreads all documents and materials for errors, appropriate format, proper syntax, grammar, spelling, and typographical errors, to ensure accuracy prior to the Clerk or Chief Deputy's review. Maintains the calendar and sets appointments for the Clerk and Chief Deputy.
Court Related Events
Plans and coordinates court related events such as civics events, attorney ceremonies and investitures and judicial ceremonies, special office events, meetings, and other programs. Primarily responsible for event logistics including catering, security arrangements, program invitations, guest lists, etc. Assists with site selection, preparing programming, agendas, minutes, and speaker relations. Coordinate procurement and budgeting needs, visitor and vendor access requests, and space and facilities related management. Maintains calendar for conference room coordination including all notifications, preparation and distribution of meeting materials, administrative details, and logistical matters. May be required to take meeting minutes. Assists with the employee recognition program. Oversees logistics for court conferences, including site planning, security, and hospitality. May include travel for conferences.
Public Inquiries
Responds to public and media inquiries or directs inquiries to appropriate parties. Conducts research and drafts responses for the Clerk as needed.
Operations and Records Management
Establishes and maintains Clerk's records and files including standing orders, court policies and administrative files, such as administrative manuals, bulletins, etc., including electronic and hard copy. Conducts research and analysis on procedural matters. Writes, edits, revises, standardizes policies, procedures, guides, and manuals. Prepares and manages statistical and operational reports. Assists in maintaining court directories and official documents.
Travel Coordination
Arranges travel itineraries for the Clerk and Chief Deputy, ensuring compliance with judiciary policies. Prepares and audits travel vouchers for reimbursement.
Attorney Admissions
Reviews and processes attorney admission applications. Coordinates attorney admission ceremonies and maintains attorney admission databases. Assists with attorney discipline and admissions committee matters.
Administrative Support
Provides administrative support to District Court Executive, Chief Deputy Clerks, senior managers and serves as a back-up to other administrative staff. Maintains and coordinates updates to the Court's website, external publications, Court Directory, and other information relevant to the work of the Court ensuring accurate content and design. Assists in maintaining and updating official forms and templates and presentations in Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, and PowerPoint. Manages workflow efficiency by developing administrative procedures and project management systems. May assist Human Resources with recruitment efforts. May also assist in magistrate judge reappointments, recruitments, and surveys.
Additional Duties
Participates in special projects related to the administrative functions of the Clerk of Court and performs other duties as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive matters.
The incumbent performs and coordinates administrative, technical, and professional work, related to multiple administrative functions and ensures compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, applicable Administrative Office policies and procedures, internal controls guidelines, and all local policies and procedures. The incumbent supports the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy in correspondence, filings, scheduling and public-relations efforts. The incumbent serves as the Court's central resource for executive action items and meeting coordination. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and coordination of court sponsored events, ceremonies and clerk's office events.
Liaison and Communication
Serves as a liaison on behalf of the Clerk of Court with judges, chambers, other court units, Administrative Office and related justice agencies. Assists in the preparing and distribution of general orders, press releases, policies, and other correspondence. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive court matters. Disseminates communications to managers, executives, and peers, ensuring follow-ups on action items.
Executive Support
Provides professional administrative support to the Clerk and the Chief Deputy Clerk. Receives, screens, and refers telephone callers. Routes mail and answers general inquiries on behalf of the Clerk and Chief Deputy. Proofreads all documents and materials for errors, appropriate format, proper syntax, grammar, spelling, and typographical errors, to ensure accuracy prior to the Clerk or Chief Deputy's review. Maintains the calendar and sets appointments for the Clerk and Chief Deputy.
Court Related Events
Plans and coordinates court related events such as civics events, attorney ceremonies and investitures and judicial ceremonies, special office events, meetings, and other programs. Primarily responsible for event logistics including catering, security arrangements, program invitations, guest lists, etc. Assists with site selection, preparing programming, agendas, minutes, and speaker relations. Coordinate procurement and budgeting needs, visitor and vendor access requests, and space and facilities related management. Maintains calendar for conference room coordination including all notifications, preparation and distribution of meeting materials, administrative details, and logistical matters. May be required to take meeting minutes. Assists with the employee recognition program. Oversees logistics for court conferences, including site planning, security, and hospitality. May include travel for conferences.
Public Inquiries
Responds to public and media inquiries or directs inquiries to appropriate parties. Conducts research and drafts responses for the Clerk as needed.
Operations and Records Management
Establishes and maintains Clerk's records and files including standing orders, court policies and administrative files, such as administrative manuals, bulletins, etc., including electronic and hard copy. Conducts research and analysis on procedural matters. Writes, edits, revises, standardizes policies, procedures, guides, and manuals. Prepares and manages statistical and operational reports. Assists in maintaining court directories and official documents.
Travel Coordination
Arranges travel itineraries for the Clerk and Chief Deputy, ensuring compliance with judiciary policies. Prepares and audits travel vouchers for reimbursement.
Attorney Admissions
Reviews and processes attorney admission applications. Coordinates attorney admission ceremonies and maintains attorney admission databases. Assists with attorney discipline and admissions committee matters.
Administrative Support
Provides administrative support to District Court Executive, Chief Deputy Clerks, senior managers and serves as a back-up to other administrative staff. Maintains and coordinates updates to the Court's website, external publications, Court Directory, and other information relevant to the work of the Court ensuring accurate content and design. Assists in maintaining and updating official forms and templates and presentations in Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, and PowerPoint. Manages workflow efficiency by developing administrative procedures and project management systems. May assist Human Resources with recruitment efforts. May also assist in magistrate judge reappointments, recruitments, and surveys.
Additional Duties
Participates in special projects related to the administrative functions of the Clerk of Court and performs other duties as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive matters.