Tipstaff

Job overview

Tipstaff is an onsite, part-time role in Altoona, PA. Compensation is $13.75 per hour. The position supports the judge’s chambers and courtroom for the County of Blair. The tipstaff helps court proceedings run efficiently by preparing the courtroom, coordinating communications, assisting jurors and witnesses, and completing administrative and court-related tasks.

What you'll do

• Prepare the bench
• update courtroom staff schedules
• verify litigant transport
• check microphones and recording devices
• set up remote participation when necessary
• screen witnesses and visitors for courtroom attire
• open court
• swear in witnesses as needed
• complete and distribute court paperwork
• monitor jurors
• serve as liaison among jury, court, and attorneys
• retrieve and prepare files
• assist with copying, faxing, mail, phone calls, and filing civil and criminal notices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tipstaff

courtroom support

court administration

jury coordination

court paperwork

altoona pa

county of blair

part-time

$13.75 per hour

high school diploma or ged

office experience

court operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For the part-time option: pension plan enrollment and prorated vacation time.
• The full-time option includes employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and prescription coverage, pension and defined contribution plans, short-term disability, term life insurance, voluntary benefits, 14 paid holidays, and other time off.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of office experience. The posting describes a part-time option of up to 1,500 hours annually and limited benefits; it also lists a full-time option with a 35-hour workweek and full benefits.

About the employer

County of Blair is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.