Trial Court Administrator Positions

(Archived Job Descriptions Pre 2007)

Trial Court Administrator: Large jurisdiction (includes administrators with jurisdiction over multiple courts)

Trial Court Administrator: Small jurisdiction

Assistant Trial Court Administrator (includes court managers/chief clerks)

Specialized Trial Court Administrator

See also other specialized trial court positions

Court Administrator: Large jurisdiction

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: AOC, Judicial District 18, Greensboro, NC. Summary: Judicial District 18, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, has an exciting and challenging position available. Duties: Duties include administration and improvement of the Jury Management System; preparation of various statistical reports; development and implementation of court improvement projects, including coordination between and among elected officials and state, city, and county government employees; identification and preparation of grant proposals for funding special projects; assistance with case management and calendaring systems for civil cases in both Superior and District Court; and occasional supervision of staff personnel. Qualifications: Master’s or Law Degree and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in the court system with at least one of the three years experience in managing people and programs. Salary: $50,893 - $65,236. (2006)

SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Spokane County Superior Court. Duties: Responsible for planning, directing, implementing and managing daily court procedural and administrative functions. Responsible for hiring and training the Court Administrator’s staff. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of staff, conducts employee performance evaluations and recommends salary increases as provided by Superior Court and county policy Administers discipline as needed. Manages fiscal policies and procedures including the preparation, presentation and monitoring of the annual budget, payroll, purchasing and accounts payable. Responsible for grants and contracts. Salary: $59,403 - $80,157. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento. Summary: Acting under the direction of the presiding judge and at the pleasure of the judges of the court, the court executive officer serves not only in that capacity but as the court’s clerk and jury commissioner. He or she is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of non-judicial operations of the court. The responsibilities include allocating resources in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public, providing a forum for the fair and expeditious resolution of disputes, maximizing the use of judicial and other resources, increasing the efficiency of court operations, and enhancing service to the public. The executive officer’s main office is in Sacramento. Some travel is required – to other court locations, to the AOC in San Francisco and to other job-related destinations. Duties: The executive officer is responsible for providing innovative creative leaderships and policy development to meet the challenges of a large urban trial court. Essential functions, accountabilities and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Provides information and recommendations to the bench on court policy and procedure, evaluation, planning and development. Plans manages and controls budget and fiscal resources and negotiates contracts on the court’s behalf. Plans, implements and manages policies, programs and systems to support case processing and service to the public. Develops, recommends and administers a court-approved personnel plan and directs management staff. Has authority to appoint and terminate court employees except as prohibited by law or court policy. Evaluates and implements technology and automated systems to assist the court. Under the direction of the Presiding Judge, speaks on behalf of the court with other governmental entities, the public, the private sector and the media. Qualifications: The minimum educational requirement is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in court, public or business administration; pubic policy; or a closely related field. Work experience must have included assignments that involved substantial administrative management, supervision of subordinate managers and budget preparation and management. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education. Management experience in a large court or other large organization, public or private, is desirable. Salary: Commensurate with experience. (2006)

REGIONAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Duties: The principal responsibilities of the Administrator include: development and execution of strategic and operation plans; serves as staff to judicial committees in development and review of Court goals; analyzes complex data, draws logical conclusions, directs research and reports findings; confers with judicial officers on case management and operational issues to ensure the bench is provided with timely information; takes necessary action to anticipate, investigate, and resolve operational concerns; develops, improves and implements policy and practice recommendations; ensures compliance with Supreme Court and other Court Rules and regulations; represents the Trial Courts with various outside agencies and government officials; manages the regional budget, payroll and oversees major expenditures; identifies and ensures that human resources, facilities, and technology needs are met; directs and authorizes personnel transactions and ensures compliance with Court personnel rules. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field and 7 years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience; OR Fellow Certification from the Institute for Court Management and 7 years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field or a Law Degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of the requisite management experience. Salary: $60,507 - $75,629. (2005)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Eighth Judicial Administrative District, Lyons, Georgia. Summary: The Eighth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia, located in middle Georgia, seeks a DCA to assist the District Council of Superior Court Judges and its Administrative Judge in a wide range of non-judicial functions relevant to trial court operations. Duties: Duties to include, providing administrative, budgetary, managerial and technical support to all superior courts within the 22 county district, and to other courts as requested; collecting and evaluating relevant caseload and other statistical data; recommending and implementing innovative programs and procedures to improve court operations; developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with government officials, bar associations and other court related agencies and officials on a local, regional and state level; managing personnel, equipment and other resources as appropriate; preparing grant applications; and performing other related or assigned duties. Qualifications: A law degree and 5 years of experience as a judicial or governmental administrator in positions of increasing and substantial responsibility, or a master’s degree in public or judicial administration. Specialized training from the Institute of Court Management or a comparable organization is preferred and may be substituted for one year of experience. Successful candidates should also have significant experience in automated governmental accounting. Salary: $77,049. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B (TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR): Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: In partnership with the Assignment Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts, the Trial Court Administrator provides strong leadership, vision, and innovative strategies to direct and oversee all operations of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic and Cape May Vicinage. Duties: The successful candidate will define objectives for performance at the organizational level; deliver quality service to the clients and customers of the Superior and Municipal Courts; design case management processes; develop/implement strategic plans to achieve the goals and objectives of the vicinage management and policy teams; develop and manage a $27 million budget; allocate resources for approximately 500 employees; supervise nine Division Managers and the EEO/AA Officer. Manage program development, case coordination, and case flow management of the Civil Equity, Criminal, Family, Probation and Municipal Court Divisions, as well as oversee the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Operations Divisions, (security, jury utilization, research and development activities, complementary dispute resolution and coordination of volunteers and records management, statistical analyses, facilities and equipment planning). As a member of the Judiciary’s Administrative Council, collaborates with other senior managers in formulating statewide strategic initiatives for system improvements and in assessing proposed uniform policies and procedures on the broad range of court management matters. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Seven years of managerial experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems, and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not posses the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $87,480 - $119,899.47. (2005)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND JURY COMMISSIONER: Superior Court of San Diego County, CA. Summary: The Superior Court of San Diego County, the second largest court system in the state of California, is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership and administrative skills for the position of Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner. The individual must possess the highest level of integrity and possess skills in strategic thinking, problem solving and teambuilding. Duties: The successful candidate, under the policy direction of the Judges of the Superior Court, will be responsible for the daily operations of the Court and the management of a staff of 1600. The primary goal for the candidate will be to apply best business practices to maximize efficiency in providing Court services. Qualifications: Five years experience in a responsible executive management position in a court system or equivalent; preferably through a government agency. Responsibilities must have included managing staff and activities for major functions or programs and accountability for managing a budget within variable fiscal constraints. Salary DOQ. (2005)

COURT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER II: Minnesota District Court 4th Judicial District, Minneapolis, MN. Summary: This is an executive administrative and management position involving the supervision of the Criminal division for the Fourth Judicial District, the largest judicial district having the highest caseloads in the Minnesota State Court System. This position oversees the District’s Criminal Courts, including all felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor charges, our specialty courts, such as Drug, Community, Property and Domestic Violence Courts, and our high-volume Violations Bureau and Hearing Office. Duties: Manage and direct the operations of a multi-jurisdictional court. Participate in the development of District Court’s strategic plan. Develop and implement systems to carry out policies established by judges and Court Administration and to comply with legislative or rules changes. Administer, prepare and monitor operating and/or capital budgets. Monitor and analyze caseloads and other activity indicators and direct the reassignment of staff as needed. Act as coach and mentor to staff which includes ongoing evaluation, process involvement, and the establishment of work teams. Manage and direct state reporting, both automated and manual, and request for information or assistance by governmental and professional agencies, private companies, law firms or individuals. Manage large projects, including implementation of large scale technology improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, court administration, or a related field, supplemented by a Master’s degree, or comparable training and experience. Considerable experience in court management or a related public sector organization, including considerable supervisory experience. Salary: $55,186 - $85,566. (2005)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bismarck, ND. Summary: Under the direction of the state court administrator, the court administrator plans, organizes and directs court administrative activities for all courts within one of the four state administrative units. This position serves as a manager to a large staff engaged in providing service to high volume and complex caseloads including comprehensive district-wide programs, juvenile, and court administrative services. As the senior administrative position within the administrative unit, the position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in all administrative areas with emphasis on the development and implementation of efficient and cohesive administrative processes. Staff oversight is provided through subordinate supervisors within the administrative unit. Duties: include, but are not limited to, the management of juvenile, fiscal, docket and case flow, jury, records, personnel, facilities, data processing and various district or state-wide functions. Plans, organizes and directs all judicial district programs to provide required court services in accordance with court rules, applicable laws and policies. Determines organizational requirements and assigns personnel as needed to develop and maintain court programs. Serves as a manager to a large staff of supervisory, professional and clerical personnel engaged in providing district-wide court administrative services. Hires, orients, trains, assigns work, reviews and evaluates performance, counsels and takes disciplinary actions, if necessary. Prepares district budgets, approves and monitors expenditures to assure proper management and distribution of funds, procures equipment and supplies and prepare financial reports. Supervise the case assignment system for all district court judges and referees in the district; assists the state court administrator and presiding judge in docket management activities to expedite case flow and to monitor district court cases to ensure compliance with case management and docket currency standards and prepares required reports. Administers records management, automated information systems, application of computerization of court processes and caseload, calendar and jury management processes. Determines district court facility needs, plans office lay out and space utilization, works with facility committees, Board of Commissioners, architects and other interested parties to obtain facility alterations and additions. Serves as the spokesperson for the judicial unit. Interacts with judges, staff of other courts, attorneys, local officials, media representatives, staff of governmental and private agencies, and the public to explain and interpret judicial district policies and activities and to ensure the implementation and administration of court programs. Identifies needs for, establishes and directs the development of policies, standards, work procedures affecting all of the judicial district operations. Establishes priorities, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of judicial district programs. Develops and implements methods to improve services. Investigates, analyzes and resolves problems related to program coordination and operation. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting. Preference will be given to those individuals who have a Master’s Degree in judicial administration and have completed the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Executive Development Program. Salary:$4,124-$4,551 monthly. (2005)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Prince George's County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, MD. Summary: This position functions under the direction of the County Administrative Judge. Duties: All non-judicial administrative functions of the Circuit Court are included as part of the managerial responsibilities of this position. Direct a staff responsible for personnel and fiscal management, information technology, calendar management and caseflow assessment, research and planning, family law, grant initiatives and the other operational units of the Court, establish systems, programs and operations to implement policies and directives of the Administrative Judge and Bench, develop fiscal resources to meet workload demands and legal mandates and achieve Court programming with substantial resources, design alternatives for and monitor the expedition and timeliness of case processing, provide managerial leadership for the selection, supervision and periodic evaluation of non-judicial staff, resolve inquiries, issues and complaints affecting the availability or quality of courts services, act as the Court's liaison with judicial, executive and legislative branches of government at the state and local levels, members of state and county bar associations and the public at large, manage the planning and use of court facilities, and administer the planning and operation of the Court's IT resources and staff. Qualifications: Master's degree in court/public/business administration or law; and 10 years court administrative and supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: A Fellow of the National Center for State Courts' Institute for Court Management; experience leading large organizations; and established quantitative and analytical skills, ability to lead, manage and supervise day-to-day activities of subordinates and work in teams with judges, staff and external court staff to foster a teambuilding environment, ability to interact professionally with judges, attorneys, court, public officials, co-workers and colleagues, and ability to speak Spanish a plus. Salary: $90,000 - $122,556. (2005)

DIRECTOR OF COURT OPERATIONS: Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, CA. Summary: The individual in this position will develop and implement organizational goals, policies, and programs; plans, organize, coordinate and direct, through subordinate managers and supervisors. Duties: Develops and maintain division policies and procedures in coordination with other managers, reviews and analyzes legislation and determine effects on court procedures and operation, formulates and implements new programs, policies and procedures in consultation with the Deputy and Court Executive Officer, judges, and others, review and evaluate programs and anticipate future needs of the divisions of responsibilities, assist in preparing the court's budget; monitor expenditures and revenues in compliance with State reporting requirements, and serves on committees and task forces both within the court and with local and state agencies. Ability to establish and maintain liaison with judicial officers, legislative bodies, the Bar and other public or private organizations, prepare and present clear, concise and logical oral and written reports, communicate the Court's mission, goals and vision, establish and foster an effective team atmosphere and to provide leadership in solving problems in a collaborative and systematic fashion, and manage multiple projects strategically and effectively. Individual will have skills in leading key management and line personnel in order to meet goals, objectives and timetables, emphasizing results and service ethically, efficiently and effectively, and finding ways to improve the business operations of the court and to implement changes in the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court administration, public or business administration or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in a court, including four years in an administrative or supervisory position. Salary: $82,692 - $100,500. (2005)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR (government sev.) Summary: Administers non-judicial functions of court. Duties: Coordinates activities such as jury selection, notification, and utilization, case scheduling and tracking, personnel assignment, and space and equipment allocation to accomplish orderly processing of court cases. Investigates problems that affect case flow and recommends or implements corrective measures. Compiles and analyzes data on court activity to monitor management performance and prepare activity reports. Conducts research to analyze current and alternative personnel, facilities, and data management systems and consults with judicial staff of court to evaluate findings and recommendations. May oversee accounting of revenues and expenditures and prepare and justify budget. May resolve questions and complaints raised by court personnel, attorneys, and members of other organizations and public. (2004)

CHIEF MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Judiciary of New Jersey. Summary: Under direction of the Municipal Court Judge or the Municipal Court Director, in a municipal court system consisting of multiple courts within a single municipality, supervises a large staff performing quasi-judicial and administrative functions related to the operation of a municipal court; does related work as required. Duties: Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements procedures for the efficient and effective operation of a large municipal court system consisting of multiple courts. Assigns duties to court personnel and supervises and evaluates their performance. Provides instructions to office staff on activities related to the implementation of court rules, state statutes, local ordinances, and local court policies. Provides and/or arranges for training for all office staff in their respective functions. Develops administrative programs designed to achieve the objectives of the Municipal Courts. Qualifications: The minimal qualifications necessary are graduation from high school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate and four years of experience in work related to the administrative operation of a court, law enforcement agency, law office or government agency, including the preparation and/or processing of legal documents, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court of Delaware. Qualifications: Applicants must have experience in managing an operational or administrative support function in a court system, law office of criminal justice setting. They must have experience in interpreting and applying federal and/or state statutes, court rules, policies and procedures related to the jurisdiction of a court or criminal justice agency. Experience in staff supervision and management. Salary: $73,459 - $88,151. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Wilmington Superior Court, Delaware Judiciary. Summary: The class incumbent reports to the Presiding Judge and is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the court including all non-judicial operations, interpreting court rules, and responding to inquires from the public. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for developing administrative policies and procedures. The incumbent directs and coordinates through subordinate managers a wide range of court operations functions such as civil and criminal case management, and the provision of security, court reporting and jury management services. Work includes preparing and managing the court budget and overseeing fiscal actives. The incumbent also manages the space, equipment and facility needs of the Court. Representing the court in non-judicial matters with other courts, public officials, public groups, conferences, news media, and criminal justice planning groups is a significant aspect of this class. Qualifications: Experience in managing an operational or administrative support function in a court system, law office, or criminal justice setting. Experience in interpreting and applying Federal and/or State statutes, Court rules, policies and procedure related to the jurisdiction of a court or criminal justice agency. Experience in staff supervision and management. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court of Delaware, Wilmington, DE. Summary: The Superior Court of Delaware is looking for a Court Administrator to provide direction and coordination of the non-judicial activities of the superior court state. Qualifications: Experience in managing an operational or administrative support function in a court system, law office or criminal justice setting, experience in interpreting and applying Federal and/or State Statutes, court rules, policies and procedures related to the jurisdiction of a court or criminal justice agency, experience in staff supervision and management. Preferential Statement: Completion of the National Center for State Court Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program. Salary: $58,767 - $73,459 - $88,151. (2004)

SENIOR COURT CLERK: State of New York Unified Court System. Civil Court, New York City. Duties: Senior Court Clerks are assigned to courts in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the Ninth Judicial District. Senior Court Clerks serve as past clerks swearing witnesses, polling jurors, maintaining custody of exhibits and keeping court minutes in individual assignment system and other parts. As past clerks, Senior Court Clerks are responsible for the supervision of uniformed court personnel who have been peace officer status and who guard prisoners and maintain security in the courtroom. Senior court Clerks also work in court correspondence, reviewing calendaring decisions, motions for sufficiency and preference, and orders for conformance with decisions. Senior Court Clerks may also supervise a full-time branch office of a court staffed by Court Assistants, be designated to act in the absence of the Chief Clerk or Commissioner of Jurors, and perform other related duties. Qualifications: Two years of permanent service in any competitive title in the unified court system; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. While these are minimum qualifications for this title, consideration may be given to education and experience directly related to the assignment. Salary: $46,549. (2004)

SENIOR COURT CLERK (Part-time): State of New York Unified Court System. Civil Court, NY, NY. Duties: Senior Court Clerks are assigned to courts in New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the Ninth District. Senior Court Clerks serve as part clerks swearing witnesses, polling jurors, maintaining custody of exhibits and keeping court minutes in individual assignment system and other parts. As part clerks, Senior Court Clerks are responsible for the supervision of uniformed court personnel who have peace officer status and who guard prisoners and maintain security in the courtroom. Senior Court Clerks also work in court offices where they supervise Court Assistants and other court personnel engaged in processing prisoner correspondence, reviewing calendaring decisions, motions for sufficiency and preference, and orders for conformance with decisions. Senior Court Clerks may also supervise a full-time branch office of a court staffed by Court Assistants, be designated to act in the absence of the Chief Clerk or Commissioner of Jurors, and perform other related duties. Qualifications: Two years of permanent service in any competitive title in the Unified Court System; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. While these are minimum qualifications for this title, consideration may be given to education and experience directly related to the assignment. Salary: $46,549. (2004)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Wilmington/Jacksonville, NC. Summary: Seeks two qualified individuals to work as Trial Court Administrators. Duties: Include the administration of case management and calendaring systems for civil cases in both Superior and District Court; administration of the jury management system; preparation of various statistical reports; and supervision of staff personnel. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Judicial Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in public service, business, or the courts with at least one of the three years experience in managing people and/or programs; or Master’s degree in a related field (or Law degree) with at least one year experience managing people and/or programs. Salary: $42,000 - $58,000. (2004)

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: Utah State Courts, Provo, UT. Summary: The Utah State Courts are seeking an experienced administrator to serve as Trial Court Executive for the 4th Judicial District, based in Provo, which includes Juab, Millard, Utah and Wasatch counties. Duties: provides administrative support to judges, manages support operations including 80+ professional and technical staff, special services, budget, facilities, and court security. Serves as liaison with government agencies, the bar, news media and the community; knowledge of court procedures, case management, HR management practices, accounting/budgeting procedures, information technology, contract negotiation/ administration and legislative processes is necessary, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a B.S. & 6 years of related management experience or graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus 4 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Salary: $24.38 - 31.13/hr. (2004)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: South Central District Court, Bismarck, ND. Summary: Seeking a full time District Court Administrator. Must be a highly trained court professional with proven leadership skills and a thorough understanding of the principles of court administration. Incumbents are required to design and implement policies and procedures as part of a comprehensive business system to effectively and efficiently support the implementation of judicial rulings and/or orders. Duties: include case flow management, records management, managing budget and fiscal functions, statistical analysis and projections of court workload, public relations and personnel management. Work requires application of problem solving skills as well as considerable initiative and independent judgment within the framework of court policy guidelines, and oversight of 50+ employees. Essential Functions: (Illustrative) Be an integral part in a system that prides itself in quality work. Administer, supervise and direct non judicial operations and functions of the district. Design and implement policies and procedures to improve the operational effectiveness of the court. Participate in long-range planning and program development. Monitor the selection, training, development and other human resource matters of non-judicial staff within the judicial district. Supervise the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets and controls to meet budget goals. Review handling of fines, fees and other money collected by the court to ensure correct reporting and disbursement. Identify, recommend and implement business system changes required as a result of new legislative enactments. Interact with the public and media on potentially sensitive issues. Identify problems and recommend procedural and administrative changes. Demonstrate leadership to improve court operations. Monitor workload in order to determine staff deployment based on workload requirements and existing resources. Oversee the maintenance of court dockets. Hold regular staff meetings and advise clerks regarding questions of procedure. Perform other related, similar or logical duties as assigned or required. Carry out the policies established by the Judges of the SCJD. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or a related field and Completion of the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program. An administrator lacking the CEDP certification will be expected to promptly obtain it. Minimum of four years of progressively responsible management experience in a court or legal setting. Preferred: Master’s degree in judicial administration. Minimum of four years of progressively responsible management experience in a court or legal setting; or Masters in public administration, business administration or related field, or juries doctorate from an accredited law school, and completion of the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program. An administrator lacking the CEDP certification will be expected to promptly obtain it. Minimum of four years of progressively responsible management experience in a court or legal setting. Salary: $3,672 minimum monthly. (2004)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Second Judicial Circuit, Unified Judicial System. Summary: This is an outstanding opportunity for someone experienced in court administration who is looking for a professional challenge and a high-quality lifestyle in a great setting. Duties: This position is responsible to the presiding circuit judge and the State Court Administrator’s Office for the administrative functions of a 2 county circuit. The Second Judicial Circuit consists of 8 circuit judges, 4 magistrate judges, 1 staff attorney, 2 law clerks, 2 clerks of court offices and a chief and deputy chief court services officer (probation). In addition, there are 36 deputy clerks, 22 court services officers, 7 court reporters and 4 administrative staff. We are looking for someone with fiscal and office management skills, significant experience in supervising the administrative functions of a trial court, and the ability to supervise a large court staff. Qualifications: The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration or judicial administration, and completion of the National Center of State Courts Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program is required. An administrator lacking the CEDP certification will be expected to promptly obtain it. Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting is desired. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a master’s degree in one of the above areas or a juris doctorate from an accredited law school. Salary: $48,228 - $60,310. (2004)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: South Dakota Unified Judicial System. Qualifications: The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration or judicial administration, and completion of the National Center of State Courts Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program is required. An administrator lacking the CEDP certification will be expected to promptly obtain it. Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting is desired. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a masters degree in one of the above areas or juris doctorate from an accredited law school. Salary: $48,228 - $60,310. (2004)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Michigan Judiciary. Duties: Under the general direction of the chief judge, manages and directs all administrative functions of the circuit court, which may also include the family division. Directs a staff responsible for case processing, scheduling proceedings, security and other non judicial functions. Directly responsible for personnel management, fiscal management, jury utilization, case flow management, research and planning, facility’s management and other important administrative functions. Qualifications: This job varies with the level of responsibilities assigned. (2004)

CLERK OF THE COURT: Prince William General District Court. Summary: The Clerk of the Chief Administrator of the Prince William General District Court which serves an urban population of 330,000 with four judges hearing traffic, civil, and criminal matters with a caseload in excess of 100,000 per year. The Clerk is responsible for all management and administrative responsibilities. Duties: The Clerk maintains authority over financial performance, staffing, budgets, and efficient caseload processing; monitors and performs procedures to ensure compliance with a statutory requirements, the needs of the Court, other criminal justice agencies, and the public, consistent with sound management principles. The office has twenty-seven full time staff positions, including four managers who report directly to the Clerk. In addition to management responsibilities, the Clerk is expected to assist with direct customer service tasks as needed to provide timely public service. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. Substantial experience, or combination of experience and education, required in court, business or office which provides knowledge, skills, abilities in public relations, recruitment/personnel management and evaluation, individual and group training expertise and advanced ability in word processing software, especially Microsoft Office. Knowledge of judicial or regulatory requirements that affect court operations desirable. Salary: $88,425. (2004)

CHIEF CLERK VII: Kings County Supreme Court, New York City. Summary: Chief Clerk VII are the highest-ranking non-judicial employees in the New York City Civil Court, Criminal Courts, and Family Courts. Duties: They serve in a confidential capacity and are responsible for managing court operations related to case processing, budget and payroll preparation, personnel management and employee relations, deployment of non-judicial personnel, and coordination with non-court agencies, and for performing related duties. They are also responsible for receipt, accounting, and disbursing of fines, fees, bail, and other public or custodial funds. Qualifications: The minimal qualifications are Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and six years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $118,805. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK OF COURT: The Second Judicial District Court, Albuquerque, NM. Recruiting for a Court Administrator/Clerk of the Court. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in business, public administration or a related field; ten years experience in judicial or court management; five of the ten years must be in court management. Five years supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education at the equivalency of one year of experience equals 30 semester hours. Education may not substitute for supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications: experience in court management; governmental budgeting experience; governmental policy development and implementation; legislative, elected and/or appointed official experience; experience in providing testimony to a state legislature, drafting proposed legislation and developing strategies for passage of proposed legislation. Salary $89,501. (2003)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Summary: Chesterfield County, Virginia, is seeking an individual, with a legal background or education, to schedule and coordinate trials, hearings, motions, meetings and appointments for the judges in civil and criminal cases and professional level administrative duties for the chief judge. Duties: Manages various complex legal projects in a fast-paced professional and confidential environment. Communicates with attorneys, prosecutors, and jury coordinator - in charge of jurors, court reporters and others in preparation for trial, readiness for trial, possibility of settlement, jury information and court procedure; acts as liaison between attorneys and judges concerning hearing and motions, requests for continuances of trials, reasons and necessity for special or emergency hearings such as motions for temporary injunctions and restraining orders; maintains contact with the circuit court clerk's office, commonwealth attorney's office, sheriff's office and probation and parole office; represents the courts with the news media and public; supervises staff, administers all budget and personnel matters for the court; schedules meetings of Medical Malpractice Review Panels; and other work as required. Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree in Business Administration (JD preferred) or related field and 3 years of experience in office management, in a legal environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in administering dockets; legal research; supervision; and purchasing and payroll procedures required. Excellent communication, interpersonal and public relation skills, ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely; ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization required. Pre-employment drug testing required. Salary: Negotiable. (1999)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR (DACE): Summary: The Fourth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia seeks a DCA to assist the District Council and District Administrative Judge in a wide range of non-judicial functions relevant to trial court operations, to include providing administrative, budgetary, managerial and technical support to all superior courts within the District, and to others as requested; Duties: collecting and evaluating relevant caseload and other statistical data; recommending and implementing innovative policies and procedures to improve court operations; developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with governmental officials, bar associations and other court-related agencies and officials on a local, regional and state level; managing personnel, equipment and other resources as appropriate; preparing grant applications; and performing other related or assigned duties. Qualifications: include a law degree and five years of experience as a judicial or governmental administrator in positions of increasing and substantial responsibility or a master's degree in public or judicial administration and three years of experience in public or judicial administration. Specialized training by the Institute for Court Management or comparable organization is preferred. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications. (1999)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR/JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR: The 19th Judicial District Court, a 14 judge, criminal and civil trial court, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun country, 90 miles from the French Quarter in New Orleans, with offices overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, is seeking a Court Administrator. Our computer system is still in the early 1980's. Qualifications: We desire someone with personnel, budget and computer experience. Must be able to make at least 8 out of 14 judges who can't agree and who make contradictory demands, simultaneously happy. Salary negotiable based on experience and/or the ability to convince 8 people of the great things you could accomplish if given the chance. (1999)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Eighth Judicial District of Iowa in Ottumwa. Summary: Responsible for the administrative operations in a district comprised of thirty-nine judges and fourteen counties. Duties: include strategic planning, policy implementation and monitoring, property and procurement, space and facilities, case processing, financial accounting, and court operations. Serves as court's liaison to the public, the bar, the counties of the district and the office of the State Court Administrator. Qualifications: Must have extensive knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and other legal factors pertaining to the court; a thorough knowledge and extensive successful experience with personnel administration and budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, management or administration with five years of experience in a responsible administrative capacity with a court or in business management, two years of which should have been in supervision. Master's degree preferred. Salary and Benefits: $57,283 - $72,384. (1999)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Fourth Judicial District of Iowa in Council Bluffs. Responsible for the administrative operations in a district comprised of twenty-six judges and nine counties. Duties: include strategic planning, policy implementation and monitoring, property and procurement, space and facilities, case processing, financial accounting, and court operations. Serves as court's liaison to the public, the bar, the counties of the district and the office of the State Court Administrator. Requires extensive knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and other legal factors pertaining to the court; a thorough knowledge and extensive successful experience with personnel administration and budget. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, management or administration with five years of experience in a responsible administrative capacity with a court or in business management, two years of which should have been in supervision. Master's degree preferred. Salary and Benefits: $57,283 - $72,384 (1999)

JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR: Colorado 's 17th Judicial District ( Adams County ) seeks a court administrator to be responsible for the operation of a court that includes 7 district judges, 6 county court judges, 6 magistrates and a new facility. Qualifications: Applicants must possess excellent communication, problem solving, and management skills. Experience in budgeting, court management, court technologies, and computers is important. (minimum): Graduation from accredited 4-year college or university, and 4 years of administrative experience including one year in courts. Salary: $55,680 - $74,616 depending upon qualifications, with a 2.5% cost of living increase in July. (1999)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Placer County Superior Court, Auburn, California. Salary range: $70,303 - $85,453 annually. 7 Court locations; 9 judges, 3 commissioners. Placer County is a consolidated court. Summary: Under the authority of the Judges of the Placer County Superior Court and under supervision of the Presiding Judge, the person appointed to this "at will" position will be responsible for administrative control of non-judicial staff and will serve the judges in the execution of the Courts' business. The Executive Officer also functions as the Jury Commissioner and Clerk of the Court. Duties: Bachelor's degree and 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in court operations and administration, including 4 years of administrative and management responsibility required. Master's degree in public or business administration, Juris Doctorate degree, and/or graduation from the Institute for Court Management Fellow program are highly desirable. (1999)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: $78,365 - $96,365. New Jersey Judiciary is seeking individual to direct and manage programs and staff of Ocean County Vicinage, Toms River, NJ. Duties: Under general direction of Assignment Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts, individual manages general administrative functions and coordination, implementation of program activity and daily operations including: overseeing functions of Probation, Civil, Criminal, Family, Human Resources, Finance, Municipal and Operations division managers and information systems, case coordination, case flow management, jury utilization, facilities, records management and statistical analysis. TCA responsible for implementing major policies and decisions relating to vicinage and supervises and/or staffs various committees. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and seven years of program management experience; five of which shall have included responsibility for development and implementation of technical and administrative program operations and supervision of professional staff. Law degree may substitute for two years non-supervisory experience, master's degree for one year non-supervisory experience. Applicants who do not possess required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis. Knowledge of intergovernmental relations, public, civic and community organizations is helpful. For current Judiciary employees, salary increase upon promotion or advancement will be up to 5% of base salary or minimum salary of band/level, whichever is greater. No increase may exceed maximum of range for that level within the band. For newly hired employees, hiring rate will normally be at minimum of salary band/level; however, salary may be set up to 15% above minimum, based upon education and experience. (1999)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR 3: State of Oregon Judicial Department, Linn County Trial Courts, Albany, OR. Reports to Presiding Judge. Duties: Individual responsible for all administrative operations including monitoring a biennial budget in excess of $4 million, strategic planning, policy implementation and monitoring, property and procurement, space and facilities, case processing, financial accounting, court operations automation, and managing a staff of 34. Also serves as court's liaison to the public, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a closely related field and three years of recent management responsibility. Related recent court management experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Monthly salary range: $4,212 - $5,647. (1999)

ADMINISTRATOR: Circuit Court, Baltimore City, Maryland. Duties: Under the direct supervision and direction of the Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court, incumbent is responsible for all phases of personnel, administration, budgeting and fiscal planning, calendaring and case flow management, space and facilities planning and such general administrative responsibilities as may be assigned. The Circuit Court is a civil and criminal trial court of general jurisdiction. The Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Court (30 judges). A complete job description is available upon request (410) 396-5188. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration or closely related areas of study with experience in Management Information Systems (MIS) is required. Possession of a LL.B or J.D. is desirable though not mandatory. A minimum of five years of experience exercising substantial court administrative responsibility is preferred. Annual salary begins at: $73,800. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Town of Amherst in Erie County, New York. Duties: Individual responsible for overall management and operation of non-judicial activities; reporting to and supervised by Judges of the court; supervising staff of 18 to 20 clerks; preparing budget and controlling expenditures; responsible for collecting fines, fees and forfeitures and corresponding disbursements as provided by law. Acts as liaison for judges to Town Board staff meetings; is responsible for hiring and training court personnel; and oversees physical plant and equipment. Qualifications: Four-year business degree from accredited college, related courses at Institute for Court Management, supervisory and management experience, knowledge of statutes related to court operations with working knowledge of court operation, principles and management techniques. U.S. citizen. Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits; no relocation allowance. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR (DIRECTOR) – Duties: Individual responsible for administration and supervision of the Department of Municipal Courts, Oklahoma City, OK. Supervises activities of the Administration, Probation, Enforcement, Financial Services, Court Services, and Juvenile Justice Program Divisions. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective processing of court cases and related fine tracing and collection systems within the Traffic Court, Criminal Court, Jury Court, Property Civil Court, Juvenile Court, and Parking Operations. Requires skill in supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff and skill in reviewing, planning, implementing, and evaluating current systems and proposed system changes. Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree (a master's degree in public or business administration is highly desirable), previous Court Administration experience and knowledge of benchmarking and performance measures preferred. Salary DOQ. (1998)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: The Fifth Judicial District of Iowa, Des Moines. Duties: Manages a budget in excess of $19M, strategic planning, policy implementation and monitoring, property and procurement, space and facilities, case processing and financial account, court operations, and leading a staff of 325. Also serves as court's liaison to the public, the bar, the counties of the district and the office of the State Court Administrator. Requires extensive knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and other legal factors pertaining to the court; a thorough knowledge and extensive successful experience with personnel administration and budget; ability to clearly and concisely express ideas orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain superior working relationships with judges and other officials; and emotional maturity, stability, and integrity. Qualifications: Prefer master's degree in judicial or public administration with court administration experience. Minimum: Bachelor's degree in business, management or administration with five years of experience in a responsible administrative capacity with a court or in business management, two years of which should have been in supervision. Salary and Benefits: $57,283 - $72,384. (1998)

JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR: Third Judicial District, Rochester, comprised of the judges in southeastern Minnesota. Position to start in November 1998. Summary: The position serves at the pleasure of a majority of the 22 district court judges in the district, reports directly to the Chief Judge of the District and directs and coordinates all the administrative activities of the judicial district. Duties: include judicial district calendar and case flow management, jury management, financial management, personnel administration and supervision, facilities and equipment management, local court information system office management, and liaison activities with justice system agencies, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business, public, or judicial administration or a related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience in a judicial setting, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. A graduate degree in business, public, or judicial administration may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience, and/or graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience. Annual salary range: $45,644 - $83,771. (1998)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR C: State of Oregon Judicial Department, Columbia County Trial Courts, St. Helens, OR. Reports to Presiding Judge. Duties: Individual responsible for all administrative operations including monitoring a biennial budget in excess of $2.3 million, strategic planning, policy implementation and monitoring, property and procurement, space and facilities, case processing, financial accounting, court operations automation, and managing a staff of 17. Also serves as court's liaison to the public, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: bachelor's degree in judicial, business, or public administration, or a closely related field and three years of supervisory or lead worker experience. Related court operations experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Monthly salary range: $3,637 - $4,641. (1998)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Fourteen-judge trial court of general jurisdiction in metropolitan area is accepting applications for the position of District Court Administrator. Duties: include financial management; personnel administration; automated systems; facilities supervision; long-range planning; and public relations. Qualifications: Candidate must have five years of legal and/or judicial administration experience and possess a minimum B.A./B.S. degree in business or public administration or related field. Advanced degree (M.A. in judicial or public administration, or J.D.) may be substituted in lieu of three years of experience. Candidate must also possess excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills. Starting annual salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on background and experience. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: South Bay Municipal Court, County of San Diego. The County of San Diego judicial system, with an annual operating budget of $100 million, consists of 4 regional Municipal Courts, the Superior Court, and the Marshal's Office. Summary: This position has full responsibility for the operations of the South Bay Municipal Court in mutual coordination with other Courts in the system. Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential. Extensive experience in court operations, personnel, labor relations, budget, information systems technology, interagency coordination, and media and public relations is essential. A law degree or masters in public or business administration is desirable. Benefit package includes relocation and automobile allowances. Negotiable salary: $80,000 - $94,000. (1998)

CLERK OF COURT VI: The Eighth Judicial District of Colorado, serving Larimer County with offices located in Fort Collins and Loveland, is seeking an individual with demonstrated leadership and staff management experience and who also has considerable knowledge of the operational functions of a large court clerk’s office. Duties: This position administrates, supervises, and has responsibility for all of the operations of one of the larger combined court clerk’s office in the state. Within the framework established by the trial courts, the incumbent formulates policies and procedures for the administration of the office. Some of the duties include coordinating case processing, accounting and registry functions, monthly and yearly reports, preparing bills, ordering supplies and equipment, supervising and monitoring the work of court clerks, hiring and evaluating personnel, and performing clerical work as needed. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social science, or related field and four years of experience in management, administration, or judicial fields. The requirement for a degree may be waived in lieu of at least eight years of supervisory experience within the judicial field. Annual salary range: $42,684 - $57,204. (1997)

AREA COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Alaska Court System, Third Judicial District, Anchorage, AK. Anchorage, a city of 258,000, is nestled between the Chugach Mountain Range and Cook Inlet and provides easy access to Alaska ’s abundant recreational opportunities. The Third Judicial District is the largest district within the Alaska Court System. There are 19 superior courts and 11 district court judges and approximately 258 employees. In addition, there are approximately 9 magistrate courts throughout the rural areas of the district. Summary: This position is responsible for planning, implementing, directing and monitoring all non-judicial activities within the Third Judicial District. Duties: Responsible for case flow management, including analyzing, evaluating, monitoring and prescribing methods for assignment of cases. Prepares and administers the district budget. Liaison for trial courts with various organizations, the public, government agencies, etc. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field. Plus four years of professional managerial experience in court administration, general administration, management analysis or closely related field; at least two of the four years experience must be in court administration at the state level or in a multi-judge court of general trial jurisdiction. Substitution: Professional work experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Professional work experience in court administration is desired. Annual starting salary: up to $68,748. (1997)

COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Washtenaw County Courts, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Washtenaw County is located in southeastern Michigan approximately 30 miles west of Detroit. Summary: Under administrative direction of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, the Chief Judge of the 14th District Court and the Chief Judge of the Probate Court, incumbent plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and administers the operations of all Washtenaw County funded Courts. Acts as the Washtenaw County Courts’ primary liaison with other agencies, the media and the public. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in court administration, business or public administration. Possession of an advanced degree in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Five years of progressively more responsible experience as a court administrator or Court Manager. Annual salary range: $48,978 - $72,499. (1997)

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DIVISION DIRECTOR - SOUTHERN DIVISION: Administratively Consolidated Trial Courts (ACTC) of Alameda County, California. Duties: Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates Superior Court operations in Hayward and coordinates court operations with Hayward-San Leandro Municipal Court; provides liaison between division and others within Court and County of Alameda and with other courts and agencies; selects, trains, evaluates, supervises division managers/staff; prepares/monitors division budget; develops, interprets, implements policies procedures; reviews and analyzes legislation to determine effects on operations; addresses inquiries/complaints from public, judges, attorneys and others; prepares, monitors, analyzes management and statistical information and reports; collaborates with colleagues in other ACTC locations to establish agency wide practices. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in social sciences, psychology, business or public administration or related field plus two years of administrative management experience, preferably in court or legal environment with staff supervision or some combination of education and experience that would provide required knowledge and abilities. Salary: $2,295 - $2,991 bi-weekly. (1997)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 3rd Judicial Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan. This trial court of general jurisdiction is located in downtown Detroit, MI and has 64 judges with annual case filings of approximately 80,000. Summary: The Administrator directs a staff of 700 employees in trial court management, case flow, fiscal matters, data processing, labor relations, court security and other management functions. Qualifications: Law degree or a master’s degree in court administration, business administration, public administration, or related field with 5 years of progressively more responsible or expansive administrative experience, half of which must have been in a managerial capacity in a court or related setting which included directing court services through supervisory personnel. Experience working with federal, state and local government officials/agencies as well as bar associations in connection with court policies, procedures, budget and/or other court related issues. Salary is negotiable depending on background and experience, with excellent fringe benefits. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Sarasota, Florida (The Twelfth Judicial Circuit) Duties: Ability to handle special or sensitive assignments with tact and diplomacy. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with personnel in the judicial system. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and conclusive manner. Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System and justice system. Ability to develop, prepare and defend a budget. Knowledge of the legal processes and clerical procedures involved in civil and criminal litigation. Office Management skills, fiscal management skills, public relations skills, basic personnel management skills, and supervisory skills. Ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate. Ability to adapt to changes, new ideas, or new objectives. Ability to work with accuracy in computing budgets, payrolls and setting schedules. Ability to perform duties and responsibilities dependably. Qualifications: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or judicial administration and five years of experience in executive administrative management or court administration. Progressively responsible experience in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college training. A master’s degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Monthly salary: $5,579 - $7,968. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bloomington, Indiana. Duties: Provides administrative support to seven unified trial courts which includes managing the budget, jury, security, automated systems and case flow. The successful applicant will possess a leadership style that fosters participation and innovation, and have strong interpersonal, organizational and technical skills. Qualifications: preferred): Master’s degree in judicial or public administration with trial court administration experience. Minimum requirements: Undergraduate degree with budgeting, personnel, supervisory and analytical skills. Position supervised by the Monroe County Board of Judges. Annual salary range: $43,100 - $47,889. (1997)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Court of Common Pleas, Bucks County, PA. The Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County is a court of general trial jurisdiction consisting of 11 common pleas judges and 19 district justices of the peace, (courts of limited jurisdiction). The County of Bucks has a population of roughly 600,000 and is situated on the northern border of Philadelphia. Qualifications: Law degree or a master’s degree in judicial administration or related field or ten years of experience in court management in a top level supervisory capacity. Applicants should have broad experience in the following aspects of court management: personnel and labor relations; budgets and fiscal management; case flow and calendar management; facilities management; jury administration, the use of the latest technology in enhancing court operations, planning, research and development; and inter-governmental relations. Included within the scope of the management responsibility of the Court are the departments of Juvenile Probation (including a juvenile detention center), Adult Probation, Domestic Relations (responsible for the establishment and enforcement of the obligation of support of families), and the Law Library. Management services are provided to these departments by the Office of Court Administrator. Salary in the mid-sixty thousand dollar range and includes an attractive benefits program. (1997)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: The 28th Judicial Circuit of Missouri has a new position available to perform administrative and management duties for a four county judicial circuit; Duties: include personnel administration for approximately 25 employees; budget preparation, negotiation, and monitoring for each county; identification of opportunities for grant funding and preparation of grant proposals; review and analysis of case processing procedures and make recommendations for improved efficiency; and a wide variety of other duties to assist the court in coordinating activities on facility maintenance, court security, public relations, court automation, etc. The position will report to the presiding judge and will also have extensive responsibility for coordination of activities with the court en banc, each of the four county commissions, and the Office of State Courts Administrator in Jefferson City. Qualifications: A degree from a four year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public or business administration or related field, and three years of responsible professional experience in management or administration; or a master's degree in court administration, and one year of responsible professional experience in management or administration. Starting salary: $35,515. (1997)

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR III: Pueblo, Colorado. This is professional administrative work directing the activities of a judicial district. Duties: Work involves responsibility for organizing, directing, and coordinating, through the use of intermediate supervisors, the activities of subordinates engaged in processing all district and county cases in a single or multi-county judicial district. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Judge and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and on the basis of results obtained. Positions classified at this level have overall responsibility for a district consisting of between 70 and 135 employees and a budget of approximately $2,500,000. Qualifications: four years of professional, supervisory, and administrative experience, including one year of experience in courts. Monthly salary range begins at: $4,419. (1997)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 67th District Court, Genesee County, Michigan. The District Court is a Six Judge Court of specified jurisdiction. Summary: The administrator directs a staff of 50 employees in trial court management, case flow, fiscal matters, data processing, labor relations, court security and other management functions. Qualifications: Law degree or a bachelor’s degree in court administration, business administration, public administration or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5 years of progressively more responsible or expansive administrative experience, half of which must have been in a managerial capacity in a court or related setting. Experience working with federal, state and local government officials/agencies as well as bar associations in connection with court policies, procedures, budgets and/or other court related issues. Annual salary: $65,179. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR D: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Douglas County Trial Courts, Roseburg, OR. Duties: Duties: Reports directly to the Presiding Judge and is responsible for all aspects of administrative operations, including case processing, policy implementation and monitoring, long-range planning, a budget in excess of $4.5 million, space and facilities, financial accounting, property and procurement, and management of a staff of 40 through subordinate supervisors. Also responsible for developing and maintaining a broad range of automation applications, and serves as the court’s liaison to the public, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: Two years of increasingly responsible management experience (preferably in court administration), and a master’s degree in judicial administration, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Prior court experience is highly desirable. Related management experience may be substituted for the master’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Monthly salary range: $3,819 - $4,875. (1997)

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: The Utah State Courts is seeking an experienced Trial Court Executive for the Second Judicial District (Weber, Davis and Morgan Counties ). Duties: This position is responsible for the administration of the district court which includes providing administrative support to thirteen judges, managing support operations consisting of 100+ professional and technical staff, case management, court facilities and court security. Develops, justifies and manages the court budget, serves as liaison to other government agencies, the bar, news media and the community. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of directly related experience or graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus 4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful applicant will possess a leadership style that fosters participation and innovation at all levels of court operation, interpersonal skills necessary to advocate and manage change in a collaborative manner and solid organization and technical skills including case management procedures. Annual salary range: $42,741 - $64,185. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR C: State of Oregon Judicial Department, Benton County Trial Courts, Corvallis, OR. Reports to Presiding Judge. Duties: Responsible for all administrative operations including monitoring a budget in excess of $2.25 million; strategic planning; policy implementation and monitoring; property and procurement; space and facilities; case processing; financial accounting; court operations automation; and managing a staff of 18. Also serves as court’s liaison to the public, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in judicial, business, or public administration or a closely related field and three years of management level experience. Related management experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Prior court experience highly desirable. Monthly salary range: $3,637 - $4,641. (1997)

CLERK OF COURT: Northern District of Illinois. This metropolitan court headquartered in Chicago with a divisional office in Rockford seeks an experienced administrator for the position of Clerk of Court. By local rule the Clerk serves as the Court Administrator. Duties: Responsible for administrative management of non-judicial functions of the court. Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of management experience of increasing responsibility. Substantial experience in personnel and budget management is required. Experience in federal judicial administration is desirable but not mandatory. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree. A professional degree in law, business administration, or public administration is desirable. Annual salary range: $100,467 - $116,456. (1996)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Municipal Court, Eugene, Oregon. Duties: plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Municipal Court division within the Department of Public Safety. Qualifications: seven years of responsible experience in municipal court operations involving administrative and managerial work and the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field or any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Monthly salary: $4,447 - $5,529. (1996)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Seventh Judicial Circuit, Rapid City, South Dakota. Duties: This position is responsible to the Presiding Circuit Judge and State Court Administrator’s Office for the administrative functions of a three county circuit. The Seventh Circuit consists of 5 Circuit Judges, 2 full-time Magistrate Judges, 3 Clerks of Court and a Chief Court Services Officer. Additional employees account for 54 Deputy Clerks, Secretaries, Court Services Officers and Court Reporters. Qualifications: ability to supervise large court staff; strong fiscal and office management skills; significant experience in supervising administrative functions of a trial court; strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills essential. Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration or judicial administration, and five years of experience in executive administrative management or court administration. A master’s degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Annual salary range: $37,000 - $43,950, with excellent benefits. (1996)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR / INGHAM COUNTY COURTS: Lansing, Michigan. The 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Mason/Lansing is composed of 7 judges and a staff of 150 persons which serves a county population of 283,000; and in addition, serves as the State Court of Claims. Duties: Responsible for Circuit policy, research and development, production of reports and budgets; conducts statistical analysis to systemize court case flow and other processes; provides the court with oversight of the Friend of the Court and Adult Probation departments; and, serves as liaison to other county offices, legislative bodies, court and criminal justice agencies, the media, bar associations and general public. Also responsible for other functions of the Court in relation to court appointed attorneys, jurors, automation and records management. Represents the Court as the "Employer" in the Collective Bargaining process with representative unions for employees of the Court, Court Clerk’s Office, Pre-Trial Services and security personnel. Position requires considerable reading and speaking with frequent verbal interaction with others, both on telephone and personally to individuals and groups of people. Capabilities of operating a standard telephone system, dictation equipment and word processor are required. Qualifications: Master’s degree in administration related field, law degree or related graduate degree. Court administration or law degree preferred. Five plus years of adaptable, relevant and related experience required. Annual salary range: $68,162 - $79,916. (1996)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:First Judicial Administrative District, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Duties: oversees management performance of court divisions; issues judicial assignments; manages caseload and recordkeeping practices; serves as liaison between judges, attorneys, Clerk of Court, public and private organizations and the office of the director of state courts on issues relating to the administration of the courts; and, implements court automation. Qualifications: master’s degree in judicial, public or business administration or a closely related field or its equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in court management or judicial administration, including two years in a managerial capacity. Qualifications: preferred) graduation from the Institute for Court Management and experience in a metropolitan court environment. Annual salary range: $65,000 - $82,000 with full benefits. (1996)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Siskiyou County, Yreka, California. Summary: The Court Executive Officer will fulfill all functions described by California Rules Court, Rule 207 for the Superior Court and one 3-branch Municipal Court with county-wide responsibility for trial court coordination implementation within the meaning of California Rules Court, Rule 991(c). The Executive Officer is appointed by the elected County Judiciary and receives general direction from the judges of the County. See Bulletin for details. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with major in court, public, or business administration or government and three years of significant and substantial recent experience in court coordination/administration or an A.A. Degree and five years of experience as described above or any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities as specified in the Bulletin. Monthly salary: $2,925 - $3,555. (1995)

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AREA COURT ADMINISTRATOR:2nd Judicial District, Alaska Court System, Anchorage. The 2nd Judicial District covers the northern geographical areas of Barrow, Kotzebue, and Nome. Duties: plans, implements, directs, and monitors all non-judicial activities within the 2nd Judicial District. Prepares and administers the district budget. Performs other related duties. This position is partially exempt. Qualifications: graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, or closely related field. Plus, four years of professional managerial experience in court administration, general administration, management analysis, or closely related field. Professional work experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Annual salary range: $53,304 - $61,008. EOE/AA. (1995)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Butte County Superior and Municipal Court, Oroville, California. Duties: responsible for managing the Court under the general direction of the Presiding Judge, while serving all the judges, and managing all non-judicial administrative matters; performs the duties of the Clerk of the Court which includes any duties specifically ascribed to the Clerk of the Superior and Municipal Court, as prescribed by law; and performs other duties as required. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree or additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, and three years of experience as a Court Administrator/Executive Officer or Clerk of the Court; or a minimum of seven years’ management experience of which at least five years have been at a highly responsible administrative level in an organization that included five years’ supervision. Annual salary range: $60,000 - $72,000 DOQ including substantial executive benefits package. (1995)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Downey Municipal Court in Downey, California, Los Angeles County. Duties: responsible for the overall management and operation of the non-judicial activities of the Court; establishes, controls and evaluates the operation of overall departmental policy, programs, and procedures; assists the judiciary in the development of the Court’s budget and insures effective control of expenditures; receives and is responsible for collections of all fees, fines and forfeitures, and their proper disbursement as required by law; compiles reports, statistical data and other information as required; performs other duties as required by the legislature or the judges of the Court; responsible for personnel hiring, training, and discipline; manages court facilities and equipment. Qualifications: two years of experience in a highly responsible supervisory or management capacity gained at the level of a Municipal or Superior Court class of supervising Deputy Clerk II, Assistant Chief Deputy, Division Chief, or higher. In depth knowledge of budget development, forecasting, control and negotiation; court coordination, and the Penal Code; Code of Civil Procedure; the Government Code; and statutes related to court operations. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in administration of justice, public administration or a closely related field; and, a strong working knowledge of municipal court operations, principles and techniques of management and organization is desirable. U.S. citizenship, a medical examination and a valid Class "C" California Driver’s License required. Annual salary: $58,128 –$72,213. (1995)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Municipal Court, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Duties: directs all non-judicial operations of the Philadelphia court including developing, planning, directing and monitoring all Municipal Court activities through subordinate administrators and supervisors. General direction is received from the President Judge of the Municipal Court and the Executive Administrator for the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Must exercise initiative and independent judgment consistent with court policy and objectives. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field or equivalent education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible administrative/management work directing major court-related operations. Experience in an urban setting is highly desirable. Starting annual salary range: $72,250 - $85,111 (1995)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:31st Judicial District, Lehigh County, Allentown, Pennsylvania (urban/suburban/rural county with population of 300,000). Duties: responsible for all administrative and managerial functions for an eight-judge general jurisdiction trial court to include budget, case load management, jury management, law library services, court reporting, custody conciliation services, public relations, liaison with other branches of government and the Bar. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with major course work in business, finance, public, or judicial administration; five years of experience in public management, preferably within a court system, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or Institute for Court Management Fellow preferred. Starting annual salary range: $52,395 - $63,690. (1995)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: King County District Court, Seattle Division, Seattle, Washington. Duties: responsible for establishing and implementing court policies and procedures; recruiting and hiring personnel; accounting of all monies received and disbursed; preparation and administration of the annual budget; case flow and record management; space design, utilization and maintenance; and, liaison to all outside agencies and the public. Qualifications: a master’s degree in judicial administration, public or business administration, or an ICM Fellowship Degree in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in a professional management position in the justice system. Qualified experience as a department head, assistant, or equivalent, or college level work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. An ICM Fellowship Degree will be considered as two years of experience. Desirable qualifications: comprehensive knowledge of the statues and rules governing the operation of the district court; knowledge of effective office management practices; ability to plan, organize and supervise personnel engaged in work requiring accuracy and attention to detail; ability to manage various sized clerical units; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and, ability to handle stress and high pressure situations. Annual salary: Step 1, $55,867.68; Step 10, $70,139.40. (1995)

JUDICIAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR: Fourth Judicial District, District Court of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Duties: directs and coordinates all district administrative activities including judicial district calendar and case flow management, jury management, financial management, personnel administration and supervision, facility and equipment management, local court information systems office management, and liaison activities with justice system agencies, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: graduate of an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business, public or judicial administration or a related field; and five years of progressively responsible experience in a judicial setting, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Graduate degree in business, public, or judicial administration may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience, and/or graduate of an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience. Annual salary range: $45,644 - $83,494. (1995)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Yolo County, Woodland, California. Duties: manage the county's superior/municipal court; supervise all non-judicial administrative matters; provide direction to court reporters and court interpreters; coordinate the activities of the court within other governmental agencies; perform the duties of clerk of the court; and perform other functions as required. Qualifications: knowledge of administrative techniques, research methods, and analysis of statistics; knowledge of court administration policies and procedures, including penal, civil, vehicle code, and other statutes as related to the superior/municipal court; ability to organize and supervise the work of the court's staff; ability to analyze problems and implement effective change; education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in court administration, public or business administration, or a closely related area; five years of experience in a management position in a law firm or criminal justice-related public governmental agency; and possession of a valid California driver's license at time of appointment. A master's degree in court administration or related field may be substituted for one year of required experience. Salary: $55,080 - $66,960. (1994)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Hubbard County, Minnesota. Duties: serve as administrator of all state courts in the county; comply with all court orders and ensure their proper and timely execution; maintain secure custody of all legal records, cash securities, and court exhibits; carry out all duties and responsibilities mandated by statute, rules of court and judicial system policy; assume responsibility for all administrative and clerical functions of the office and all financial aspects of court operations; prepare and manage budgets; administer the court personnel system; perform other related duties. Qualifications (preferred): bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, public, or judicial administration or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in court administration, public administration, or related field with at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Salary, $27,972-33,720. (1994)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California. Duties: manage the county's trial court system and play a leadership role in unifying the superior, municipal, juvenile, and justice courts. Qualifications: proven leadership abilities and knowledge in a wide range of fields, which characterize the daily operation of modern courts. Salary: $115,000, plus benefits. (1994)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Los Angeles Superior Court and the Administratively Unified Courts of the County of Los Angeles. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five years’ experience as a court administrator/executive officer; and a minimum of ten years’ successful management experience, of which at least five years have been at a highly responsible administrative level in a large organization; and United States citizenship. Salary range: $99,873 - $149,809 (1994)

DIRECTOR OF TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATION:Court Administrator’s Office, Bismarck, North Dakota. Duties (minimum): at the pleasure of the chief justice, provides analysis and recommendations to the council of presiding judges on matters relating to the administration of trial courts; implements policies and procedures adopted by the council of presiding judges and supreme court; supervises district court administrative staff; works with state court administrative staff in the areas of personnel management, education and training, juvenile justice, budgeting, financial controls, planning, docket currency, technology, etc.; analyzes the administrative practice and needs of the district courts and clerks of court offices; makes recommendations to the council of presiding judges; and implements district-wide and statewide practices. Experience: five years of progressively more responsible or expansive trial court administrative experience. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in judicial, business, or public administration, or other related areas; prefer master’s degree in administration or completion of the Institute for Court Management’s Court Executive Development Program; and five or more years in trial court administration. Salary: $3,636 per month. (1994)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR II:Third Judicial District, Las Cruces, New Mexico. This position reports to the chief judge of the New Mexico District Court, a single-county district court with five District Judges. Duties: plan, direct, and organize administrative services and court clerk operations; oversee annual budget preparation; plan for expansion needs; help defend the budget and administration before the state legislature; supervise staff of ten or more deputy clerks and two financial specialists. Qualifications: (minimum) high-school diploma, two years of additional course work in business or public administration, and experience as a court clerk, including supervisory responsibility. Qualifications: (preferred): knowledge of New Mexico court rules and procedures; any combination of practical experience and education in court administration; experience in human resource management; effective organizational and communication skills. Salary range, $33,338 - $40,006. (1994)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Director of State Courts' Office of Court Operations, District #3, Waukesha, Wisconsin (with easy access to Milwaukee and suburban and rural Wisconsin ). Duties: assist chief judge with court management responsibilities, including issuance of judicial assignments; management of caseload and recordkeeping practices; implementation of court automation; management of existing human resources, facilities, and equipment; and communication. In-state travel is required. Qualifications: a master's degree in court administration, public administration, or related field; and a minimum of five years of experience in court administration. Preferred qualification: graduation from the Institute for Court Management. Starting salary: $53,795. (1994)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Sixth Judicial District, Erie, Pennsylvania. Duties: responsible for all administrative and managerial functions for an eight-judge general jurisdiction trial court to include budget, caseload management, MIS services, jury management, law library services, court reporting, custody conciliation services, public relations, liaison with other branches of government, and the bar. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business, public, or judicial administration; five years’ experience in public management, preferably within a court system, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree or Institute of Court Management Fellow preferred. Salary range: $44,536 - $69,027. (1994)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Panama City, Florida. Qualifications: Education and training: graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or judicial administration, and five years’ experience in executive administrative management or court administration; progressively responsible experience in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college training; master’s degree in one of the above areas may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Duties: Knowledge, skills, and abilities: handle special or sensitive assignments with tact and diplomacy; interpersonal skills to work effectively with personnel in the judicial system; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; knowledge of the Florida state courts system and justice system; basic personnel management skills, fiscal management skills; public relations skills; ability to persuade, motivate, and negotiate; supervisory skills; ability to adapt to changes, new ideas, or new objectives; ability to work with accuracy in computing budgets, payrolls, and setting schedules; and perform duties and responsibilities dependably. Salary range: $4,685.62 - $7,043.82 (monthly). (1994)

SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Arizona Superior Court in Pima County. Duties: Direct, organize, coordinate, integrate, and oversee the operations of superior court administration and superior court departments; assist judges in establishing and implementing court policies; assist judges in planning for all facets of court operations; coordinate activities and services with court departments and government agencies (local and state) to meet the needs and goals of superior court. Qualifications: a bachelor's degree in business, public, or judicial administration or closely related field from an academically accredited college or university, and ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience in court management or judicial administration; or a master's degree and five years of experience in the aforementioned fields. Responsible experience in a court-related environment may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. Salary, $66,622. (1994)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of the State of California, Lakeport. Duties: supervise the court's staff; administer a court-approved personnel plan; prepare and implement court budgets; negotiate contracts; supervise and employ efficient calendar and case flow management; analyze, evaluate, and implement automated systems to assist the court; plan physical space needs; purchase and manage equipment and supplies; act as clearinghouse for news releases and other publications for the media and public; create and manage uniform recordkeeping systems, collecting data on pending and completed judicial business and the internal operation of the court; act as liaison to other governmental agencies; act as staff for judicial committees; act as arbitration administrator and jury commissioner; perform other duties as the court directs. Qualifications: a baccalaureate or graduate degree in law, court administration, public administration, business administration, or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a court system, law office, governmental agency, or other legal setting; knowledge of management methods, including principles of personnel management and supervision, budget preparation and administration, grant application, organizational analysis, legislative analysis, and data processing; ability to manage personnel, communicate well, and maintain effective relationships with judges, attorneys, county officials, the public, and court staff. Administrative experience in court operations and in the coordination and consolidation of municipal courts is desirable. Salary range: $43,440 - $52,812. (1994)

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