This position serves as the Family and Protection from Abuse (PFA) Court Manager for the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. The responsibilities include supervising the Family and PFA Court staff, ensuring the proper assignment of cases and workflow, and addressing any questions that may arise regarding family or PFA matters. Additionally, this position is responsible for the record retention of all court offices.

Job Duties

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the Family Court and Protection from Abuse (PFA) departments. 

• Supervises Family and PFA court supervisors and is responsible for managing the case flow of custody, divorce, and dependency hearing officers.

• Acts as the point of contact for the Common Pleas family court judges regarding recusals and related issues.

• Develops and implements case flow management systems, monitors case flow, and suggests ways to improve case flow in Family and PFA Courts.

• Enhances the family court process and procedures through technology updates and staff training and development.

• Participates in the Domestic Violence Task Force as a liaison for the District Court Administrator and the President Judge.

• Serves as the point of contact with the Prothonotary Office, Clerk of Courts Office, Family Court Office, and the PFA Office.

• Undertakes special projects, prepares reports, and compiles statistical data for the District Court Administrator and President Judge, and ensures that statistical information is being kept in a timely and efficient manner.

• Participates in Family Court meetings and is responsible for implementing necessary improvements within the system.

• Acts as the Court Records Retention Officer, offering policy guidance to court departments regarding the proper retention and disposal of records, and submits annual reports to AOPC.

• Performs other duties assigned by the President Judge and/or District Court Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; PLUS

• Three years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work, including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resource management.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirement

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary

$63,325 - $86,542

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.