Employment Opportunities

This is a professional level position assigned to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section.  The Probation Officer is responsible for carrying out the mandates of the “Juvenile Act” contained in the Judicial Code (Title 42-Chapter 63) and the Rules of Juvenile Court procedure relating to the care, guidance, control, trial, placement and commitment of delinquent children. This individual’s responsibilities include conducting investigations, completing reports and making recommendations to the court, reviewing and examining complaints and charges of delinquency or dependency for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings under the Act. This individual must know, understand and implement the Balanced and Restorative Justice philosophy (BARJ) by routinely engaging assigned caseload in BARJ activities.

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field with a background of at least 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences and possess a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience or a Master’s degree with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field with a background of at least 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences and possess one (1) year of relevant work experience. 
• Knowledge of the “Juvenile Act” and the juvenile justice system, knowledge of the social factors and causes of social maladjustment of juveniles and adults, knowledge of current social economic, legal and health problems and recourses, knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Effective written and verbal communication, ability to problem solve, work independently and demonstrate solid counseling skills.
• Ability to deal with stress associated with position/environment.
• Act 33/34 Clearance, FBI Criminal Record Clearance, and Pennsylvania Driver’s License/Insurance.
• Work non-traditional hours and be on call 24 hours a day. 

• Supervise and assist juveniles placed on probation or in protective supervision or care by order of the Court or other authority of law.
• Make appropriate referrals to private or public agencies of the community where assistance is needed or desired.
• Gather, evaluate, document and maintain data pertinent to individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision.
• Coordinate with public/private community agencies to clarity and address client’s needs and enhance strengths.
• Prepare court reports, attend and present information at hearings. 

Standard health and fringe benefits plans available for full-time position.  This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below.  If you have any additional documents (i.e., transcripts, certifications, etc.) that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to the address below.  You may also complete an application in person at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Juvenile Section
Juvenile Probation
Family Law Center
Administration, 2^nd Floor-Suite 215
550 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15219

This is a professional level position assigned to the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Criminal Division, Pretrial Services. The Bail Investigator’s primary responsibilities will be completing bail investigations, making recommendations to the Court, working both in the Allegheny County Jail and the Pretrial main office, and all duties related to bail modifications, revocations, supervision and failure to appear warrants.

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*  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Criminal Justice or Social Services field.
*  Master’s degree in a related field is beneficial, but not required
*  Knowledge of PA criminal justice system, and knowledge of the policies and practices of the Pretrial Services Department is preferable
*  Ability to carry out multi-dimensional tasks and problem solve, with accuracy critical to the recommendation of bail on the case
*  Ability to work and communicate effectively and appropriately with court and government officials, other agencies, offenders and the public
*  Ability to work and conduct interviews in a professional manner
*  Ability to gather and research information and prepare formal reports for the Court
*  Ability to think, make professional judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations
*  General computer skills and Word/Excel familiarity
*  Knowledge of pretrial risk tools
*  Ability to travel between various office sites and locations throughout the county and state as required
*  License Requirements: PA driver’s license, Act 33 clearance and criminal background check

* Perform work in the computer systems that are essential for completing bail unit work (CPCMS, MDJS, JNET, ASAP, Pretrial Database, Adult Probation Database, Juvenile Database, Anytrax)
*  Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date case records in the Pretrial Database
*  Interview and verify pretrial information gathered for bail setting purposes
*  Present information to the Court both in written form and in person
*  Make appropriate recommendations during court sessions
*  Gather and evaluate data pertinent to the individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision
*  Perform other clerical duties as required

Standard health and fringe benefit plan available. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, November 7, 2025. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below.  If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to:

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Court Human Resources Office
350 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
Fax: 412-350-5897

Arraignment Court is the first judicial step for a person arrested on criminal charges.  At Arraignment, the defendant is formally advised of the charges filed, bond is set, counsel is discussed, and the preliminary hearing date is set.  The Arraignment Clerk prepares all necessary paperwork and provides copies to the defendant.

This is a clerical position that requires keyboarding and some familiarity with computer data entry.  This includes entering criminal complaints into a statewide computer system for Magisterial District Judges.  This position also handles the acceptance of bail in criminal and family division cases. Knowledge of basic office equipment is necessary.  Work involves routine procedures although some independent judgment is necessary. Applicants need an ability to work and communicate directly with Magisterial District Judges, Pre-trial Service Employees, Police, Employees of the County Jail, Department of Court Records, County Identification, co-workers, and the public.

* Highschool diploma or equivalent.

* Ability to keyboard 35 words per minute with accuracy.

* Knowledge of personal computer and general office equipment.

* Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with court officials, the public, and various criminal justice practitioners.

* Ability to learn how to use the MDJS computer system and other systems available to assist the operation of Arraignment Court.

* Data entry of police criminal complaints into the Magisterial District Judge System (MDJS).

*  Facilitate video arraignment process (operating video equipment, disseminate appropriate paperwork).

*  May sit on the bench with the judge to facilitate the processing of paperwork attendant to

   arraignments, weddings, Protection from Abuse orders, bail and other work performed by the Court.

*  Receipt and record moneys for bail and collateral; balance bail receipts.

*  Prepare Emergency Protection from Abuse orders for Magisterial District Judge once a PFA has been

    granted and disseminate to appropriate agencies.

*  Copy criminal complaints and affidavits for police and Magisterial District Justice Courts.

*  Answer questions from the public and various criminal justice practitioners about the status of

    arraignments.

*  Complete routine paperwork on each case entering Arraignment Court.

*  Performs such other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Standard health and fringe benefits plans available. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, November 21, 2025.  After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter, and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them.

5^th JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
350 FRICK BUILDING
437 GRANT STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA  15219
FAX: 412-350-5897

This is clerical position in the Magisterial District Court System of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas 5^th Judicial District.   Employee is staff of Administrative Office assigned to District Courts. Responsibilities include performing general secretarial, clerical, data entry, routine reporting, and bookkeeping duties for a Magisterial District Court.  There is extensive public contact. Assignments generally follow routine procedures, although the Magisterial District Court Judge, Secretary or Court Administration may give specific directions. Assignments may or may not be reviewed upon completion. Work involves some initiative and independent judgment and is carried out under supervision by the Magisterial District Judge, Secretary, and Court Administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.

* High School diploma or equivalent
*  Ability to Keyboard 35 words per minute with accuracy
*  Ability to pass clerical test administered by Court Administration
*  Knowledge of personal computer and general office equipment
*  Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with court officials, the public and various
legal practitioners
*  Ability to learn how to use the MDJS computer system, Microsoft Word and other computer programs

* Follows the procedures of the Magisterial District Judges Automated Office Clerical Procedures 

* Follows policies and procedures employed by the Fifth Judicial District

* Performs all accounting functions, including reconciling checking account

* Represents the MDJ as required

* Runs monthly reports, checking them, correcting anomalies, and presenting to MDJ

* Dockets cases

* Maintains court records

* Processes and distributes paperwork attendant to court matters

* Provides assistance at court proceedings

* Assists the court’s users by telephone, email or the public counter

* Prepares paperwork, accepting money and distributing paperwork for marriages

* Accepts PFA submissions and processes Indirect Criminal Complaints

* Arranges for court interpreter services and disability accommodations

* Schedules court matters

* Performs data entry

* Prepares and maintains case files and folders

* Completes reports pertaining to cases and dispositions

* Accepts money for the court; issuing receipts, preparing deposit slips, making deposits, preparing checks

* Issues warrants

* Accepts and processes fee bills from process servers

* Employees must be crossed trained in all aspects of court policies and procedures by the one (1) year anniversary of their hire date.

Standard health and fringe benefits plans available.  This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed.  After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter, and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below. If you
have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them.

5^th JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
COURT HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
FRICK BUILDING
437 GRANT STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA  15219
FAX:  412-350-5897

This is a professional level position assigned to the Community Intensive Supervision Project (CISP) of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division, Juvenile Section.  The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing direct drug and alcohol intervention services to youth placed in the Community Intensive Supervision Program, ensuring that substance abuse prevention services are made available to the public and transporting youth or family members as required.  This individual's responsibilities require initiative, excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and well-honed interpersonal skills to accomplish assignments.  This individual is expected to work independently within the responsibilities of the position, under general supervision.

*  The incumbent must have achieved and possess an educational level of completion of a master's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting; or
*  a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing with a clinical specialty in the human services and (2) years of clinical and/or relevant experience in a drug and alcohol setting.
*  Drug and alcohol education
*  Counseling experience
*  Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills
*  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
*  Must be able to work effectively and maintain professional boundaries with delinquent male youth
*  General computer proficiency, Word/Excel competence
*  Ability to work varying shifts, mostly evening hours, including weekends
*  Range of hearing/vision sufficient to maintain daily record keeping under fast paced office condition
*  Ability to listen to and clearly communicate with clients, coworkers, and various other parties
*  Must be able to make professional judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations 
*  Must be able to grasp and apply new ideas 
*  Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks 
*  Must be able to transport self/clients and travel between office sites and to various locations throughout the county, i.e., schools, community-based agencies, drug & alcohol placements, community sites, training sites, etc., as required.  Must be able to deal with stress associated with position/environment

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:  PA Child Abuse HistoryClearance, Criminal Records Clearance and FBI Clearance

LICENSERE QUIREMENTS:  Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, the use of an automobile during working hours and proof of valid car insurance required 

* Ability to drive – MUST possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and insurance
*  Oral and written communication skills
*  Ability to document using the computer systems
*  Ability to report to work on a consistent basis to ensure efficient operation of policies, procedures and protocols
*  Facilitating intervention group with CISP youth
*  Facilitating parent education groups with CISP parents
*  Conducting individual/group counseling with CISP youth
*  Assessing youth/family according to CISP established guidelines and procedures
*  Conducting drug and alcohol related intervention groups
*  Conducting family interventions in conjunction with the CISP case manager
*  Conducting group sessions with CISP youth that address substance abuse issues on three levels CISP youth; the youth's family; the youth's neighborhood
*  Conducting prevention activities in the community and document
*  Participating in the development of drug/alcohol intervention strategies and new programming
*  Participating in the development of individual action plans
*  Attending training/workshops as directed
*  Providing CISP center coverage when required
*  Maintain youth treatment files
*  Maintain drug treatment supplies
*  Maintain monthly drug testing statistics
*  Interpret drug and alcohol results and provide technical feedback
*  Completing additional assignments in a timely and accurate manner
*  Assisting/substituting in other areas as needed

Standard health and fringe benefit plans available. This includes health; dental; life, accident and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, December 30, 2025.  After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below.  Copies of college transcripts are required with the application and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to the address below.  You may also complete an application at the address below on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:00 am – 11:00 or 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm:

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Family Division, Juvenile Section
Juvenile Probation Administration
Family Law Center, 2^nd Floor-Suite 2001
550 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
Fax: 412-350-0230
 

This is a personal staff position of a judge. The law clerk is responsible for performing legal research and drafting orders and opinions. Assignments are delegated by the respective judge. Work involves considerable initiative and independent judgment and is carried out under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

* Drafting opinions, memoranda, and orders
* Researching legal issues
* Preparing motions and exceptions for argument
* Assisting chambers staff as necessary
* Assisting the Judge in administrative duties
* Assisting the Judge in preparing for and during trials

*  Graduation from an accredited law school
*  Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures
*  Legal research skills and comprehensive knowledge of legal publications
*  Ability to reason logically and analytically and to comprehend and analyze complex legal issues and factual details
*  Attention to detail, exceptional reading skills, and the ability to comprehend and communicate ideas and concepts effectively
*  Ability to exercise confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court
*  Ability to organize and complete work within established time frames
*  Ability to interact and communicate effectively with government and court officials, other agencies, attorneys, clients, associates and the public
*  Must adhere to the Law Clerk Policy, the Code of Conduct for Employees of the Unified Judicial System and other policies established by the court

Standard health and fringe benefit plan available. This includes health; dental; life, accident, and disability insurance plans; sick leave and vacation benefits.

Applications are submitted online until the posting is closed, September 30, 2025. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online.  Please include a cover letter and resume, which may be uploaded or sent to the address below.  Copies of college transcripts are required with the application and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  If you have additional documents that can’t be uploaded, please mail or fax them to:

Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Court Human Resources Office
350 Frick Building
437 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
Fax: 412-350-5897