Company Profile
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Company Overview
In the Pennsylvania Courts, people are our priority. Become part of a dynamic and diverse branch of government focused on promoting access to justice for all. Discover fulfilling opportunities that align with your passion and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact through public service. Explore the possibilities with us at the Pennsylvania Courts – where career meets purpose.
The AOPC is the administrative arm of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. It supports courts statewide in information technology, communications, human resources, finance, law, court programs, research, education, and security.
Benefits
The judiciary offers a comprehensive employee benefits package for full-time employees of the Unified Judicial System.
We offer retirement plans, health and life insurance, holiday and paid leave, and various supplemental programs.
Holidays and Paid Leave
Thirteen scheduled holidays per year
Vacation leave accrued based on length of service (0-2 years = 12 days)
Sixteen days of sick/disability leave accrued per year
Retirement Plan - State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
Mandatory membership – base plan for post 1/1/2019 hire dates is a hybrid defined benefit and defined contribution pension plan
Option to elect a different hybrid plan with lower contributions/benefits or a straight defined contribution/investment 401(a) plan
Hybrid plans: vesting after 10 years with in-service death and disability benefits
Defined contribution/investment plan: immediate vesting for employee contributions; vesting for employer contributions after three years; no disability benefit available
Deferred Compensation Plan (IRC Section 457)
Allows tax-deferred contributions up to specified annual IRS limits
Wide choice of investment options
Health Insurance Plans (Employee Cost Share)
Comprehensive hospital, medical and surgical coverage
Supplemental dental, vision and prescription plans
Covers full-time employees and eligible dependents
Commonwealth Group Term Life Insurance (Employer Provided)
Equal to annual salary up to maximum of $50,000
Employee Assistance Program
Offers confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents
Supplemental Life Insurance Program
Option to purchase "guaranteed issue" life insurance up to three times salary
Option to purchase additional insurance for total of five times salary
Coverage may also be purchased for a spouse or eligible dependents
Long-Term Disability Insurance Plan
Option to purchase "guaranteed issue" disability coverage
Plan pays 40 percent of gross salary for approved disability
Dependent Care Accounts
Allows pre-tax dollars to be used for eligible dependent care expenses
Employee chooses payroll deduction amount based on estimated costs
Maximum annual contribution allowed by IRS = $5,000