Judicial Secretary

Judicial Secretary

Salary

$45,716.00 - $49,923.00 Annually

Location

Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-JS09E

Department

Court Administration

Opening Date

09/24/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Application Requirements

The position of Judicial Secretary will be available effective October 9th, 2026

in the chambers of the Honorable Paula A. Roscioli, Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County.

This position requires the ability to be self-directed in organizing a substantial workload, establishing priorities, and completing clerical processing requirements, as well as organizing and maintaining the office filing system and the office calendar. Attention to detail is essential. Candidates must be proficient in typing and computer skills as well as the use of dictation, copying, and other office equipment. Candidates must have the ability to take accurate notes and produce draft and/or final correspondence and other documents. The candidate must maintain professionalism in dealing with lawyers, associates, visitors, and representatives of other offices both within and outside of the judiciary. The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality. Previous secretarial experience preferred.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Heather Charnegie at hcharnegie@norcopa.gov

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouses employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employees choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

Employer Northampton County

Address Human Resources Department

669 Washington Street

Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042

Phone 610-829-6382

Website http://www.norcopa.gov