Court Access Administrator Attorney

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Philadelphia, PA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 80606 - 97123
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This attorney role ensures statewide compliance with judicial rules policies and legal requirements for language and disability access including Title II of the ADA and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Responsibilities include developing statewide policies for Supreme Court approval analyzing trends affecting ADA and language access responding to inquiries from government agencies and serving as the AOPCs liaison to courts and external partners. The position requires independent work strong judgment and advanced analytical skills and may be based in Philadelphia or Harrisburg.

Job Duties

  • Supervises staff by assigning work setting goals holding meetings and ensuring accountability. Provides coaching feedback and evaluations and addresses performance issues.

  • Manages the development and maintenance of judicial standards rules and procedures for compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and judicial policies.

  • A lawyer who provides legal advice and technical assistance to judicial districts to ensure court programs and services of the Pennsylvania courts are accessible to the public.

  • Represents the judiciary in administrative investigations involving Title VI and Title II issues.

  • Guides departments and courts on developing strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and rules on ADA and language access.

  • An attorney who serves as the point of contact for regulatory activities reporting to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

  • Ensures judicial entities create maintain and communicate language access plans and ADA public access policies.

  • Develops and delivers training programs for judiciary personnel regarding LAP ADA and compliance with UJS policies including the Minor Judiciary Education Board PJ/PACM the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges and state/local bar programs.

  • Leads statewide committees working groups and initiatives related to ADA and language access.

  • Secures grant funding to support judicial districts and the AOPC in meeting Title VI requirements.

  • Creates and oversees the development production and distribution of training material (manuals policy templates I Speak cards benchcards posters) to judicial personnel.

  • Conducts outreach to justice partners and other entities to raise awareness of language and disability access services and programs.

  • Oversees the AOPCs Interpreter Certification Program (ICP) staff.

  • Coordinates with AOPCs IT Department and judicial district staff to collect and analyze interpreter service data.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.

  • Admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania AND

  • Three years of progressively responsible legal experience.

Additional Requirements

  • Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

  • No billable hours. State government position.

  • Some telework is available after training.

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

  • Comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.

  • Salary increases employee assistance programs and State retirement plans.

  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Salary information

Starting salary range: $80606 -$97123

Current Maximum Salary: $130157

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This attorney role ensures statewide compliance with judicial rules policies and legal requirements for language and disability access including Title II of the ADA and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Responsibilities include developing statewide policies for Supreme Court approval analyzing trend...
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