Employment

This is a non-union position. The salary grade is G-10.

Application Instructions

To be considered for employment at FJD, candidates must submit a completed employment application on our website at https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/cyberweb and click on Apply Now button to create an account or to log into their existing account.

A completed application must be submitted by 11:59 PM on 10/20/2026.

About FJD

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is the Philadelphia County Court System composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. Our mission is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.

Benefits Summary

Full-time employees of the FJD are eligible for the following benefits:

• FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8-weeks of Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off: 10 days’ vacation, 15 sicks days, 5 annual (paid personal) leave days, 12 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employers such as the FJD.
• Pension through Philadelphia Municipal Employees Retirement Plan
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan is tax-advantage retirement plan to accelerate your retirement savings by putting money aside pretax into investment portfolios. This is separate from your pension.
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships: FJD participates in the City of Philadelphia’s Return to Learning Partnership Program to provide access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Discounts range between 10% to 40%.

About Department

The FJD Family Division consists of the Juvenile and the Domestic Relations Branch.

The Domestic Relations Branch has varied responsibilities in responding to complaints and petitions that can be broadly categorized under: Child and Spousal Support, Divorce, Child Custody, and Domestic Violence.

The Juvenile Branch processes cases involving juvenile delinquency where minors have been accused of crimes; dependency cases arising from allegations of neglect or abuse; truancy petitions and those alleging incorrigibility; and adoptions. Several means are used to provide services to youth and their families.

Position Summary

This is skilled paraprofessional work performing a variety of administrative and technical activities of specific scope and difficulty. The individual selected for this position may be assigned to either the Juvenile Branch or Domestic Relations Branch of Family Court, and may be reassigned to either Branch, as business needs might require. The work involves extensive independent judgment and considerable discretion to act. Supervision of a number of clerical employees may be performed. This class is distinguished from advanced level clerical classes by the scope of responsibilities, difficulty and complexity of functions and assignments performed, and degree of independent judgment for resolving functional problems. General supervision is received from an administrative superior.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years in progressively responsible clerical position in assigned functional area
• After meeting minimum standards, successful completion of a panel review and/or interview process.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal background investigation.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
• Must work in person (not remote).

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepare and maintain information, reports, records, and spreadsheets.
• Collect, verify, organize and input data into databases.
• Draft, prepare and proofread a variety of finished documents such as letters, memoranda or reports.
• Disseminates information to appropriate offices.
• Enters and retrieves information from personal computer or Courts system.
• Search, process and prepare petitions for court.
• Submit cases into court computer systems.
• Search cases in court computer systems and update information, as necessary
• Docket court filings, including but not limited to administrative and other court orders, evaluations, drug screens, paternity tests and safety affidavits filed by DHS, and documents filed by attorneys and the public that require docketing into appropriate court systems.
• Receive and/or prepare, docket, and schedule for appropriate proceedings petitions filed within the applicable Branch of Family Court.
• Assist attorneys and clients with inquiries and maintain logs of parties reviewing petitions and other court records.
• Work in conjunction with other offices within Family Court, the FJD, and partner agencies to prepare cases for court.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Good work habits, such as organization, time/task management and the ability to work without close supervision once trained.
• General knowledge of the statutes, procedural rules, administrative regulations, and other applicable rules governing Family Court matters, and specific knowledge of the administrative aspects of case initiation, management and conditions is preferred.
• Knowledge of standard computer software for word processing, spreadsheet software, such as Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from computerized systems.
• Ability to learn new systems and procedures within reasonable timeframes, as business needs require.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, lawyers, associates, court personnel and the general public.

ADA Notice

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District of PA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.