Bailiff PT - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster County, PA

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Bailiffs assist in the orderly assembly of parties and/or jurors who have been called before a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas; inform the Judge of the readiness of parties to begin; provide general Courtroom security, escort grand and petit jurors to their assigned location; maintain order in the Courtroom and areas within the immediate vicinity; distribute correspondence among Court and Court related departments, assist in various clerical functions and perform such duties as the Judge or Bailiff Supervisor directs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the Bailiff Supervisor.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Obtains schedule of daily hearings, greets attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, and defendants for each case; escorts these parties to their assigned courtrooms, notifies the Judge when parties have assembled, assists in juror organization and processes; prepares and secures the courtroom environment before parties have entered and after they leave; provides information to the Bailiff supervisor regarding the status of the Courtroom and commences Courtroom proceedings.

Delivers files and correspondence to Court and Court Related offices; provides information to the Assistant Court Administrator regarding case dispositions, requests interpreters as directed by the Court.

Registers and enrolls jurors; assists jurors throughout the orientation process and in the completion of their questionnaires, coordinates jury panels at the discretion of the Judge.

Shreds confidential documents at the direction of the Court.


OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Substitutes for the receptionists in Court Administration and Bail Administration.

Performs other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent or any combination of acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of the proceedings commonly employed in legal, judicial, or administrative hearings.

Basic knowledge of the functions and roles of different parties to legal, judicial, or administrative proceedings.

Ability to conduct all actions in a professional manner, observing all rules, regulations, laws and protocols when working with judges, jurors, staff and the public.

Ability to identify and escort individuals involved in hearings.

Ability to take direction.

Ability to perform duties unassisted.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Pre-employment background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to push or pull a mail cart throughout the Courthouse.

Must be able to lift 10 lbs.

Must be able to move between courtrooms and offices.

Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability.

The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies.

Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.