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DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Reno Municipal Court, Nevada. Summary: Under general administrative direction, to assist in planning, directing, managing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the Municipal Court; to research, plan, coordinate and implement a wide variety of administrative and management projects for the Court Administrator; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Court Administrator; and to serve as Court Administrator upon the request or absence of the Court Administrator. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff. Duties: Plans, organizes and manages the activities of assigned divisions in the Municipal Court which may include the preparation of written reports and presentations, compiling and preparing statistical reports for judicial and administrative review, researching and interpreting laws as they apply to court operations, and analyzing policy directives from the Nevada Supreme Court. Recommends and assists in the implementation of departmental goals, objectives and business plan. Participates in developing and monitoring the organization budget. Provides professional leadership and direction for the Court while fostering positive, harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of daily duties. Establishes schedules and work procedures for division personnel. Selects, evaluates, observes and supervises the work of supervisors and paraprofessional staff while supporting teamwork and assisting personnel to accomplish goals that meet organizational objectives. Responds to customer needs and complaints while providing information on policies and procedures to ensure the best customer service. Serves as point of contact for communications concerning activities and operation of the clerk’s office. Responds to the media providing information on inquiries as required. Reviews procedures and implements operational changes as required in the areas of employee safety, automation, case flow and facilities planning. Monitors contractual agreements for compliance and service goals with multiple outside agencies. Acts as a liaison to other city departments with regard to court processes and procedures. Represents the Court on external committees and boards to gather and provide input for court-related matters. Acts as project manager for technical, procedural and facilities projects; participates in RFP development. Qualifications: Requires four years of increasingly responsible court administration or supervisory experience in a court/criminal justice environment. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, public administration, or business administration; or degree in a related field is required. Graduate Fellow of the Institute for Court Management is preferred. Salary: $81,828. (2006)

CIVIL/CRIMINAL DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR: Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, Oakland County, CA. Summary: The Civil/Criminal Division Administrator is a salaried, exempt, administrative position that provides direct administrative support to the Civil/Criminal Division of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court. The position is under the administrative supervision of the Court Administrator, and works in conjunction with the chief judge, the presiding judge, and the judges of the Civil/Criminal Division. Duties: The Civil/Criminal Division Administrator assists in the development of short- and long-range goals affecting the Civil/Criminal Division of the Circuit Court. He or she implements policies and procedures established by the Court in the scheduling, management, monitoring, and reporting of general civil and criminal cases. He or she supervises the daily operations of the Civil Criminal Division office, including the Case Management office and the Jury office. The position has budgetary and personnel management oversight responsibility for the division. The division consists of 14 full-time judges and approximately 35 full-time employees. The FY 2006 divisional operating budget is nearly $10.1 million. Qualifications: A candidate should possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Court Administration, or a closely related field, OR have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan; AND have had at least 5 years of full-time management or administrative experience, preferably within the courts, legal system, or business environment. Salary: $73,633 - $95,792. (2006)

DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: Vermont Judicial Branch. Summary: Administrative, managerial, and staff work in the Office of the Court Administrator. Serves as head of Administrative Services. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and technical subordinates. Duties: Serves as principal advisor on fiscal, personnel, information, organizational, and management matters. Recommends goals and policies, operational plans, and the most feasible combination of agency funds, personnel, and resources to achieve maximum delivery of service. Maintains continuous liaison with Judiciary management and key personnel of component departments relative to program needs and accomplishments. Recommends modification of goals, policies and operations as warranted by operational analysis and changing program needs. Plans, implements, and provides general supervision over programs in the areas of finance and accounting activities, personnel administration, facilities, space, and inventory control, purchasing, management improvement services, and records maintenance. Supervises the preparation of the agency budget. Provides guidance and consultative service to appropriate staff in component units while maintaining a general overview of their operations. May represent the Judiciary before the Budget and Management Department, Secretary of Administration, legislative committees, the Governor, and various professional and public groups. Supervises a staff of professional, technical and clerical assistants. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Master’s degree in public, business or human services administration, accounting, political science, or economics; OR Certification as a certified public accountant. Four years of major division or department level management experience in a large public or private organization, including two years of management level planning and coordination or organizational resources in such areas as personnel management, data processing, space management, or comparable support services. OR: Bachelor’s degree. Six years of major division or department level management experience in a large public or private organization, including three years of major supervision over the fiscal functions of the organization, and including at least three years of management level planning and coordination of organizational resources in such areas as personnel management, data processing, space management, or comparable support services. Note: Preference will be given candidates with experience with federal accounts. Note: Additional work may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a six months for semester basis. (2006)

DIRECTOR OF DISTRICT COURT OPERATIONS: Vermont Judicial Branch. Summary: The Director supervises the operation of all programs of the Vermont District Court in accordance with general direction supplied by the Court Administrator and the Administrative Judge for Trial Courts. Position involves managerial, administrative and public relations work, including the responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, ad evaluating the functions of the state’s 14 district courts. Position may also include coordination and oversight of the operations of the superior and environmental courts and the Judicial Branch. Duties: Supervises caseflow management and records management. Works to ensure that docket entries and all other court records are made accurately and timely. Work includes ensuring that clerk’s office procedures and forms are documented and easily retrievable, errors are quickly identified and corrected, staff are trained and management reports are meaningful and fully utilized. Ensures that the Vermont courts provide quality and timely services and are accessible to all members of the public. Works with the public through the media and in person and maintaining effective working relationships with the Vermont Bar, the law enforcement community, representatives of the media and related public and social service agencies. Visits each Vermont District Court to confer with judicial officers, court staff, attorneys and other users of the courthouse to learn of strengths and areas needing improvement and to help solve any problems. Identifies improvements to the District Court which require new legislation, procedural rules, administrative rules, or court policies. Drafts legislation and rules. Translates new legislation and rules into court policies and protocols. Develops and implements new approaches to dispute resolution, which could include a drug court and other “problem-solving” courts. Identifies methods to enable the Judiciary to provide quality services effectively and efficiently, including improvements that can be accomplished through enhanced training and technology. Provides counsel to the Administrative Judge and Court Administrator. Supervises staff as assigned by the Court Administrator. Provides staff support to judicial branch committees as assigned by the Court Administrator. Works with all members of the Judiciary to develop a long-term plan for the Vermont District Court and then to develop and implement annual plans. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Juris Doctor or Masters degree in administration or other related field. (Admission to the Vermont Bar after a 4 year clerkship may be substituted fro the Juris Doctor). Two years of management experience in the public sector (government or not for profit) of a major program, division, or department above the first line supervisory level, or two years in a high level position in the public sector with responsibility for policy formulation and implementation, budget preparation and fiscal administration, supervision and human resources management, and program evaluation, or two years of supervisory experience in a Vermont court. OR: Bachelor’s degree and three years of broad and extensive experience in management in a judicial organization or as listed in “Specific duties and responsibilities” in addition to the two years of general experience. OR: High school graduation and eight years of broad and extensive experience in management in a judicial organization as listed in “Specific duties and responsibilities” in addition to the two years of general experience. (2006)

COURT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma. Duties: Under general direction of the Director of Court Operations, the individual in this position will plan, organize, coordinate and manage the activities and operations of a division of the Sonoma County Superior Court; develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate workflow improvements; policies, and procedures; and perform related work as required. This position is regular, fulltime and exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, an applicant must possess any combination of experience, education, and/or training which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court, or equivalent position in a court of law; or four years in an equivalent supervisory position. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public, business, or criminal justice administration or closely related field. One year of equivalent supervisory experience can be substituted for each year of education, up to 4 years of equivalent experience can be substituted. Thorough knowledge of: Legislation and laws which regulate operations of the courts; organization, functions and procedures of the courts; principles and practices of administration, organization, management and supervision. Working knowledge of: Techniques, principles and work of the assigned division; principles and practices of business and office management; principles and practices of personnel management, employee supervision and training; legal terminology, legal forms and related documents. Skill and ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate and manage the work of a division of the courts; select, train and supervise staff; develop, evaluate and analyze operational policies and procedures; analyze problems and complaints and identify solutions; prepare, interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data and reports; communicate orally and in writing on a variety of issues; understand, interpret and apply procedures, laws, rules and regulations as they apply to assigned area; develop and maintain harmonious relationships with judges, attorneys, litigants, employees, and other agencies and the general public Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Salary: $68,316 - $83,028. (2006)

COURT MANAGER: Superior Court of San Benito County, CA. Summary: The Superior Court of San Benito County is recruiting to fill an opening for the new classification of Court Manager. Under limited direction of the Court Executive Officer or their designee, the successful candidate will be an at-will employee, responsible for planning, organizing and directing all non-judicial staff and day-to-day operations of the Superior Court while performing other duties as required. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. Duties: Plan, coordinate and direct the work and training of all non-judicial staff including ongoing evaluations of public services delivered. Assist in the development and implementation of administrative and financial goals, standards and policies. Assist in the development and oversight of the annual budget process. Assist in all aspects of the labor negotiation process. Monitor legislative and policy developments including analysis thereof for legal and administrative compliance. Assist in oversight and evaluation of all technology and facility projects and/or upgrades. Exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing ongoing work while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judicial officers, court staff, fellow agencies and the public. Evaluate non-judicial staff directly as well as through subordinate supervisors including oversight of all disciplinary actions. Serve as Acting Executive Officer in the absence of the Executive Officer. Qualifications: An educational level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and seven years of progressively responsible experience in a Superior Court setting with at least two consecutive years continuously supervising at least five full-time employees. A Bachelors degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required administrative experience. The ideal candidate will possess experience in performing human resources support and/or budget analyst support, preferably in a public agency setting. Salary: $77,000 - $100,480. (2006)

ASSISTANT COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Siskiyou. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive Officer, assists in the planning, coordinating organizing and directing of the non-judicial activities and operations of the Superior Court; make recommendations of organization, financial management, and procedures; assists in the supervision and managing of the workload and staff in the department; and assumes responsibility for department policy administration in the absence of the Court Executive Officer. The Assistant Court Executive Officer is a senior management class characterized by the responsibility to establish, interpret and carry out overall departmental policies. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the operational activities of the court, including assisting with budget preparation, supervising staff, and coordinating court calendaring activities. This position differs from other management positions in that those positions are responsible for a division or major component of the department. The Assistant Court Executive Officer is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of all divisions. In the absence of the Court Executive Officer, the Assistant Court Executive Officer serves as Acting Court Executive Officer. Qualifications: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: A four year degree with major course work in court, business or public administration is preferable. A minimum of five years experience in a court, legal environment or related business or governmental organization in a supervisory or management capacity is required. Up to two years of the recommended education may be substituted on a year for year basis with additional experience, and up to two years of experience may be substituted with a graduate degree in a field related to this position. Salary: $68,608 - $83,394. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B (FAMILY DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Assignment Judge and Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), plans, directs and administers the work of the Family Division, The Court Executive oversees court operations; formulates and directs the implementation of Judiciary Plans, programs, policies and procedures; and manages Judiciary resources. Prepares and analyzes case processing statistical reports and case flow; prepares and administers the budget; prepares supervisory staff performance evaluations; recommends disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; and determines goals and objectives. Other tasks include assessing training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities of assigned staff; assigning of personnel; and interviewing job or team applicants. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $72,042.60 - $102,403.41. (2006)

ASSISTANT COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, Mendocino County. Summary: The Court is seeking a highly qualified individual to assist with the direction of administration of non-judicial activities. Duties: Under authority of Mendocino Court judges, and supervision of the Court Executive Officer, the assisting with the person appointed to this position will be responsible for administration of non-judicial staff and will serve judges in execution of Court business. The ACEO should bring management knowledge and experience to court operations. The ACEO is expected to provide innovative and creative leadership to ensure court operations are conducted in an effective, efficient, and economical manner, complying with California law and policies. Qualifications: A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: an educational level equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in court administration, public administration, public or business administration, criminal justice or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible court administration experience, which includes considerable supervisory experience (at least four years) and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Included in this is an in depth knowledge of fiscal and budgeting knowledge and experience; A minimum of one year courtroom experience is desirable. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Salary: $102,473. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage. Summary: The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is seeking a multi-tasking and customer service oriented manager to serve under the direction of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), as the Vicinage Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Officer. Duties: This individual will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the Vicinage EEO/AA program, and his/her duties will include, but not be limited to: implementing the Judiciary’s EEO/AA Master Plan; updating and executing the Vicinage EEO/AA Implementation Plan; conducting statistical workforce analysis and preparing appropriate corresponding reports; conducting recruitment and community outreach; developing and providing training on issues related to EEO/AA; staffing the Vicinage EEO/AA Advisory Committee; monitoring all employment practices including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, training promotions, transfers, discipline, discharge, demotions, layoffs, re-employment after layoff, job assignments and compensation; addressing allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment made by employees, job applicants or court users in a timely manner, and recommending appropriate remedial action, as necessary; advising the Assignment Judge, Trial Court Administrator, managers and supervisors regarding the requirements and methods for ensuring compliance with State and Federal anti-discrimination laws and regulations, and EEO/AA policies and procedures; preparing reports, proposals and guidelines, as required; conducting inquiries, mediation, counseling and conflict management sessions in order to resolve workplace issues; building positive working relationships with, and serving as a resource to judges, management and staff; supervising, mentoring and coaching staff; and handling other duties, as assigned. Although this position will be based in the Morris County Courthouse, Morristown, NJ, it will require regular travel to the Sussex County Courthouse, Newton, NJ. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $62,985.82 - $93,953.84. (2006)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COURT ADMINISTRATION: Lubbock County Administrative Office of the Courts, TX. Summary: The Lubbock County Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Assistant Director of Court Administration. Duties: The Assistant Director of Court Administration assists the Director of Court Administration in administering virtually all non-judicial functions of the Courts; assists in supervising non-judicial personnel; assists with the full implementation and integration of the CourTools performance measurement system; provides information to the Director of Court Administration to allow for more efficient personnel management, fiscal management, research and planning, space and facilities planning and management, procurement activities, and caseflow management policy for the Courts; assists in the development and implementation of information technology improvements for the Courts; prepares Court charges; conducts legal research; and performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with major course work in public, business or judicial administration required. Experience in court administration preferred. A master’s degree in public, business or judicial administration is preferred. Executive-level management experience with local, state or federal government, preferably within the justice system, that is directly related to the position’s essential duties, may be substituted for the college degrees on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $37,000 - $45,518. (2006)

FAMILY COURT MANAGER: 19th Judicial Circuit, Ft. Pierce, FL. Summary: This is responsible work assisting the Trial Court Administrator, and/or Chief Judge, in the daily operations of a Family Court Division of a circuit court, including supervision of professional and support staff, development of operational policies and procedures, oversight of program budget, planning, and liaison with local and state government. Duties: The Family Court Manager supervises court support staff by assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending and arranging training. The Manager may conduct or assist in the recruitment and selection of court programs to assure compliance with court policy and procedures. The Family Court Manager conducts research for the Chief Judge or Court Administrator such as studies for the improvement of court operations, caseload reporting, and the implementation of laws, policies, and state or federal regulations. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, clerk of court, law clerks, state and county officials, attorneys, local organizations and social services agencies, and the general public. The Family Court Manager must use independent judgment and discretion, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a related social science, and two years of experience in court administration, or budget and financial planning, one year of which was in a supervisory or program management position. Graduation from an accredited law school may substitute for non-supervisory experience. A Master’s degree in an area above may substitute for the non-supervisory experience. Progressively responsible experience in court administration may substitute, on a year for year basis, for the Bachelor’s degree. Salary: $45,303.72. (2006)

ASSISTANT COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. Summary: The Court is seeking a highly qualified individual to assist with the direction of administration of non-judicial activities. Duties: Under the authority of Mendocino County Judges, and supervision of the Court Executive Officer, the person appointed to this position will be responsible for assisting in the administration of non-judicial staff and will serve judges in execution of Court business. The ACEO should bring management knowledge and experience to court operations and is expected to provide innovative and creative leadership to ensure court operations are conducted in an effective, efficient, and economical manner, complying with California law and policies. The ACEO position requires strong leadership, management, organization and communication skills. Applicants should have knowledge in the following areas: California trial court operations; applicable statutory authorities; budgeting; facilities; security; technology management; and administrative areas such as fiscal and human resource management. Candidates should be able to demonstrate proven ability to work cooperatively with staff, judicial officers, and representatives of other government agencies. This position is an at will position and serves at the pleasure of the Court Executive Officer. Qualifications: Any combination of education/experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities including the knowledge and administrative principles and practices and a full understanding of the functions, organization and processes of a court and the judicial system is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: an educational level equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in court administration, public administration, criminal justice or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible court administration experience which includes considerable supervisory experience (at least four years) and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Included in this is an in depth knowledge of fiscal and budgeting experience; a minimum of one year courtroom experience is desirable. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Salary: $102,473. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage Judiciary is seeking an individual with strong leadership and managerial skills to develop a partnership with senior and executive management and lead the organization in technology. Duties: Under the direction of Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator) this manager will function as an internal consultant, conducting annual needs assessments to identify strategic planning initiatives. This will include development of IT related training for judges and vicinage users. The incumbent will: assist, plan and direct implementation and installation of statewide and vicinage based computer systems and provide ongoing support. In addition, participates in the development and implantation of Judiciary Information Systems policies, procedures and standards. Will also plan, integrate and manage strategic goals for technology innovation consistent with statewide plans and priorities. Responsibilities include: managing, planning, installing and maintaining operating systems software and hardware which may consist of courtroom automation, multi-function computer-based devices, interactive communications systems, scanning, Inter/Intranet, LAN/WAN and IT security; oversees both the local help desk support for vicinage staff of 450 and the installation of all computer, technological and communications equipment in the vicinage; directs systems related to telecommunications and wiring activities; manages voice data support in four judicial facilities; interacts with the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts and County of Monmouth management and outside vendors, prepares Division budget; hires and supervises technical, professional and support staff and arranges for necessary training for this staff; conducts performance assessments and resolves grievances and disciplinary matters as appropriate; and performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional program management experience in IT, three years of which shall have included supervision of staff, in addition to responsibility for program development and/or implementation for network administration in a personal computer or local/wide area network environment, telecommunication facilities and services, database administration, systems analysis, and/or software applications. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $73,483.45 - $104,451.48. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Counties of Atlantic and Cape May, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: Atlantic County Superior Court seeks an Administrative Specialist 2 with excellent customer service and communication skills. Duties: This person will maintain work orders and fleet management and coordinate equipment requests for the courthouse. The incumbent will also provide sufficient signage so that the public can negotiate hallways and locate rooms; maintain electronic notification of the location of daily events. Regularly inspect the facility for cleanliness and repair condition recommending methods to enhance building appearance, purchase commodities, compile statistical data, recommend purchases of equipment, materials or supplies. Provide assistance to the telephone administration operation. Assist divisions in delivery of bulky, sensitive supplies and materials or the details of sequential events critical to renovations or relocation. Recommend improvements in the delivery of service; respond as directed by the divisions to all courthouse emergencies and emergency drills either during or after work hours; work effectively with the Purchasing, Information Technology and division staffs in insuring the smooth transition of equipment and staff. Assist General Operations staff as required by division, and perform related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of technical experience in the area of program evaluation, administrative operations, program analysis or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,025.61 - $59,021.95. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Office of the Court Administrator. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b or other designated supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, review, lead and oversee the work activities and staff resources of a team or work unit consisting of professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff employees. Responsible for assigning workloads and specific duties to staff or team members; directing and coordinating work between unites or teams; communicating human resources policies, rules or regulations to team members; scheduling team members work hours or vacation time; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff; evaluating unit or team performance; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing and correcting work of staff and checking written reports for accuracy and completeness. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; calendar management; program administration (development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research); the supervision, monitoring, and intervention of offenders; or the enforcement of court orders. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage, is seeking an individual committed to the provision of quality service, with strong leadership, administrative, communication and writing skills, to serve as Court Executive 1b. Under the general direction of Municipal Division Manager, this individual assists in the administration and coordination of activities for 36 vicinage municipal courts, with concentration within Cape May County. Duties: Specific duties include monitoring case processing and case flow management; reviews municipal court budgets, provides training and technical support, responds to public complaints; analyzes programs to determine effectiveness or efficiency; conducting quantitative or qualitative research of processes, programs or projects, assisting in objectives for work performance and explaining judiciary policies and procedures. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and processional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $62,985.82 - $93,953.84. (2006)

ASSISTANT COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: County of Kern, Superior Court of California. Summary: This newly established position is one of the Court’s executive management team which includes the Court Executive Officer, Assistant Court Executive Officer-Administration, and Assistant Court Executive Officer-Regional Operations. The Assistant Court Executive Officer-Metro Operations directs senior level managers in the Criminal, Traffic, Civil, Family Law, Probate, Juvenile, and Jury Services divisions. The Assistant Executive Officer is an "at will" position reporting directly to the Court Executive Officer. Duties: This position is responsible for program development and coordination; Metropolitan Division staff management; project development and implementation; directing strategic initiatives of the Court; and the overall management of operational resources in the Metropolitan Division. The ideal candidate is a leader capable of working collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively with judicial officers, executives, professionals, managers, employees, members of the public, and representatives from other agencies. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the California court system and the California Rules of Court are essential. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, court administration, public administration or closely related field AND 3 years of management experience in a court OR responsible experience in an administrative, managerial or staff capacity, preferably in a legal or judicial agency. Salary: $6824-$8330, monthly approximate. (2006)

ASSISTANT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:  Franklin County Municipal Court, Columbus, OH. Summary: The Assistant Court Administrator reports directly to the Court Administrator and is responsible for such duties as are delegated to him or her by the Court Administrator. The basic duty of the Assistant Court Administrator is to assist the Court Administrator in the overall management of Court operations, in supervising and directing Court employees, and in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Duties: Addresses day-to-day operational issues, such as employee scheduling, employee supervision, courtroom operations, and building operations. Assists the Court Administrator in supervising and providing direction to Court Administration staff. Manages assigned staff and may act on behalf of the Court Administrator as directed. The Assistant assumes the duties of the Court Administrator when the Administrator is absent. May provide direct line supervision of some department managers. Assists the Court Administrator and Human Resources Manager in ensuring compliance with human resource policies, guidelines, and procedures; and in the recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, evaluation, and disciplining of employees. Undertakes projects and assignments that may require extensive research, analysis, and report writing. Assists the Court Administrator and the Director of Finance & Administration with fiscal and budget matters, including the preparation and administration of the Court’s budgets; monitoring and control of expenditures; purchasing of goods and services; participating in Request for Proposal process, contract preparation, and contract administration; and conducting research for grants and additional funding from public and private sources. Updates and maintains inventory of the Court’s furniture and equipment. Responds to, investigates, and resolves complaints regarding employees or the operation of the Court; provides information on the policies and procedures of the Court. Develops and implements operational methods and procedures to improve operational effectiveness, reduce operating expenses, and improve the quality of service to customers and the public. Evaluates operations and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities. Evaluates organizational effectiveness; reviews cost and impact analysis; and establishes benchmarks for Court services. Performs other duties as assigned by the Court Administrator. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degree or significant course work in judicial, legal, public, or business administration, or criminal justice, is preferred. A law degree, a master’s degree in a relevant field, or designation as a Fellow of the Institute of Court Management sponsored by the National Center for State Courts is a plus. A minimum of five years’ experience in management, supervision, and leadership. Significant experience in the operation of a multi-judge court system, especially a multi-judge trial court, is preferred, as is experience working for and with elected and appointed government officials. Salary: $60,403.20 - $75,483.20. (2005)

MUNICIPAL COURT MANAGER: City of Arlington, TX. Summary: The City of Arlington is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Municipal Court Manager. The Municipal Courts, with a staff of approximately 66 employees, is responsible for the generation of approximately $10 million in revenues and processing 220,000 citations per year. Duties: The Municipal Court Manager directs and monitors all operations of the Municipal Court to ensure efficient operation in the areas of collections, dockets, warrants and records retention. Responsible for personal management, revenue collection, customer services, budget preparation and monitoring, policy development and interpretation and contract administration. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs or related field; five years related experience with a minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity. Level III of the Texas Municipal Court Clerk Certification required within three years from the date of employment. Salary: $6,435 - $7,150 per month. (2005)

DEPUTY STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS: Financial and Administrative Services Division (FASD), Office of the State Court Administrator (OSCA), Salem, OR. Summary: The Deputy State Court Administrator (SCA) for Business Operations position provides coordination, review and oversight of the budget and business policy, procedures, systems and operational aspects that cross divisional and court lines for effective administration of the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) in keeping with its identified needs, goals and business requirements. Duties: The position coordinates the cross-functional business, financial, audit, technical and personnel resources by assigning policy, procedure and distribution methodologies with the strategic direction and needs of the department to best fulfill its public mission. In this capacity, the position is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing short-and long-range department strategies that result in the timely meeting of significant business objectives and in the effective and best use of state resources. The position is also involved in the preparation and presentation of OJD budget and business system issues before the legislature and certain other bodies. The planning and implementation of the comprehensive financial management program for the OJD is the primary role of the Deputy also serving as the Director of the FASD. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, economics, or a related field, and minimum of five years’ of progressively responsible professional experience having a major emphasis on financial or budget policy development and management. In addition you should have at least two years’ experience supervising in a fiscal work-related staff. Salary: $6,419 - $8,600 per month. (2005)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER: Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota, FL. Duties: This is responsible work assisting a Trial Court Administrator, and/or Chief Judge, in the organization, development, and implementation of a court program(s) and services such as budget development, personnel administration, purchasing, facility management, alternative sanctions, family court, court reporting, and jury management. The Administrative Services Manager supervises court support staff by assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending and arranging training. The Administrative Services Manager may conduct or assist in the recruitment and selection of court staff. The Administrative Services Manager is also responsible for monitoring the performance of various court programs to assure compliance with court policy and procedures. Working relationships are established with judges, court personnel, clerk of court, law clerks, state and county officials, attorneys, local organizations and social service agencies, and the general public. The Administrative Services Manager must use independent judgment and discretion, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, criminology, or a related social science, and two years of experience in court administration, or budget and fiscal planning, one year of which was in a supervisory or program management position. A Master’s degree in an area above may substitute for the non-supervisory experience. Progressively responsible experience in court administration may substitute, on a year-for-year basis, for the bachelor’s degree. Salary: $3,701.28 - $7,873.13. (2005)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Summary: The Deputy Court Administrator serves as primary assistant to the Court Administrator/Clerk of Court and shares in the work of managing and administering the District Court Clerk’s Office. The Deputy Court Administrator exercises supervisory control and management control over the four major components of the District Court Clerk’s Office (Court Services, Court Operations, Automation and Technology Department and Human Resources Department) and acts I the absence of the Court Administrator/Clerk. This position is located in Detroit, MI with some travel to the divisional offices required. Duties: The Deputy Court Administrator shall exercise such administrative powers and perform such duties as may be delegated by the Court Administrator/Clerk of Court, including but not limited to: Reviewing and analyzing organizational structures, reporting relationships and functional assignments, meeting current and future organizational needs. Establishing and adjusting long-range schedules, priorities and deadlines for completion of work assignments, and coordinating work schedules among subordinate units. Assigning and explaining work requirements to subordinate levels of supervision for new or changed programs, functions, goals and processes. Selecting or recommending the selection of subordinate managers or supervisors. Establishing operating guidelines to implement procedures, methods and other work related changes. Studying continuing problems in the quantity and quality of work and taking or recommending necessary corrective actions. Recommending personnel actions concerning subordinate managers and evaluating their performance. Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Court Administrator/Clerk of the Court. Qualifications: To be qualified for appointment to the position of Deputy Court Administrator, a person must possess a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field from an accredited college or university and have the following experience (one of which must have been at the next lower Judiciary Salary Plan grade level or its equivalent): Required Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative professional, investigative, technical or other responsible work which provided an opportunity to gain: (a) a general knowledge of management practices and administrative processes, (b) skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and (c) the ability to exercise mature judgment. Of the 10 years’ experience, there must be six years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, supervisory, managerial or professional work, which provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies and theories of management. Preferred Qualifications: Management experience in a court administrator’s office or clerk’s office in a federal or state court, or other high-level executive or business management experience. Master’s Degree in public, business or judicial administration or Law Degree. Educational substitutions may be made for some of the required experience. Salary: $91,180 - $149,200. (2005)

COURT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Fort Myers, FL. Summary: This professional position is responsible for a broad range of circuit-wide court management operations within a five-county Judicial Circuit. Duties: Monitoring and evaluation of court statistics and court performance measures, planning and development of innovative court programs; oversight and management of due process programs (court reporting, interpreting, court-appointed counsel, and expert witnesses); contracts development and administration; and the development and administration of records management/imaging systems. Acts as a liaison between the AOC and the judges and multiple external agencies to address AOC’s and the Courts’ needs in each of the above business areas. This position conducts court improvement studies, develops strategies for the development, expansion and improvement of court programs, prepares case management reports, and assists in the preparation of Administrative Orders. The Court Operations Manager provides advice as requested on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of alternative solutions for problem solving. The core responsibilities of this position include: 1) Projects Management; 2) Coordination of Due Process Functions; 3) Coordination of Court Statistics and Planning and, 4) Contract Coordination. Supervises Due Process services contract management and program analysis staff functions. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and five years of professional experience in court administration, private or governmental contract management or related experience; equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Salary: $44,415.36. (2005)

COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR: Minnesota District Court, 4th Judicial District, Minneapolis, MN. Summary: Our Court Operations Supervisors lead the day-to-day operations of a division of the Fourth Judicial District, administering and enforcing all relevant policies, reviewing, evaluating, planning and streamlining daily functions, coaching, mentoring and completing performance reviews, monitoring division budget, statistics and financial reports, coordinating maintenance of division facilities, including all chambers, courtrooms and court offices, and working with the public, judges, court staff along with partnering with county and/or state agencies to ensure that cases are processed in a timely and accurate manner. Duties: Plan, coordinate, supervise and review the functions and daily operations of personnel in the division. Establish workloads and schedules. Analyze work processes and streamline procedures. Select, coach, develop and evaluate the performance of staff according to set standards. Act as an effective role model to staff. Assist in developing orientation, training programs, and procedural manuals for employees. Respond to and manage day-to-day issues brought my judicial officers, staff, and related county and/or state agencies. Answer inquiries relative to the policy, practice, and procedures of the court. Determine methods and procedures to effectively accomplish the mission of the courts consistent with established policies and priorities. Oversee implementation of new/revised policies and procedures in the division; recommend improvements in procedures and operational policy. Oversee case management for the division to ensure that time standards, statutory guidelines and goals of the court are met. Responsible for the processing of all legal documents in the division. Maintain court records and prepare correspondence, financial and statistical reports. Maintain division facilities and equipment, assuring that adequate resources are available for administrative and judicial staff. Assist in purchase of and oversee maintenance of division’s supplies. Assist in the development of departmental goals and objectives, and budget preparation. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Considerable experience as a Senior Court Clerk or equivalent experience; and, Some supervisory experience or lead worker experience in a Court or legal setting. Salary: $19.44 - $30.13 per hour. (2005)

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: County Superior Court, CA. Summary: The person selected for the newly established position of Assistant Executive Officer will join the Court’s executive management team that includes the Court Executive Officer, the Chief Assistant Executive Officer and two Deputy Executive Officers. Duties: The Assistant Executive Officer will be responsible for overseeing a variety of administrative functions including: Human Resources, Fiscal Services, Information Technology, Facilities, Strategic and Operational Planning, Court Security and Emergency Planning. The Assistant Executive Officer directs senior level managers in the above program areas and is also responsible for supervising legal research attorney staff. The Assistant Executive Officer is an “at will” position reporting directly to the Court Executive Officer. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, public administration, or a closely related field. Possession of an advanced degree in one of the above fields, or a law degree is highly desirable. Five years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative or managerial capacity in a trial or appellate court of general jurisdiction in the United States, in a legal organization, in a criminal justice agency, or in another governmental agency, at least two years of which were at the second level of supervision and/or included the management of an administrative or operational function. Salary: $100,553 - $122,222. (2005)

ASSISTANT CLERK ADMINISTRATOR: Santa Ana, CA. Summary: The Assistant Clerk Administrator will assist the Clerk of the Court in managing personnel and non-judicial programs for Division Three of the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District located in Santa Ana, California. This includes managing the day-to-day operations of the remote appellate court division and assisting with administrative activities, including human resources, information systems, facility management, and finance operations. This position will be staffed at the level commensurate with experience. Duties: Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; recommends selection of staff and provides for their professional development; recommends discipline as required; Participates in developing and/or revising administrative policies and procedures for assigned activities; Reviews and responds to correspondence and inquiries regarding interpretation of court policies and procedures for assigned areas; Develops, administers, and monitors budget of the remote appellate court division; Manages a variety of administrative support activities for an entire court, including: facility and space planning; the procurement of supplies, equipment, and office furniture; providing the full range of human resources support; coordinating information systems activities; and administering a variety of business services support activities; Serves as primary coordinator for all building management functions between building owner and State Business Services in non-state owned facilities; and acts with full authority for the Clerk of the Court in his or her absence. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in court administration or a related field, and four years of court management experience, including one year of supervisory or lead experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience or two years as an Assistant Clerk. Salary: $7,231 - $7,954 per month. (2005)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: The Circuit Court for Baltimore City, MD. Duties: The duties and responsibilities of this position include assisting the Court Administrator in developing and coordinating the Court’s administrative policies, judicial support services and standards. Additional responsibilities include administering the personnel system to include recruiting, selecting, training and counseling of non-judicial staff and facilitating personnel matters for judicial staff; preparing, submitting and defending the Court’s operating budget and assisting with the preparation of all grant funds received as approved by the Bench and the Board of Estimates. Qualifications: Experience in human resources, accounting and budget management is essential. B.S. or B.A. in Public Administration, Court Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or other related field from an accredited university with three years of court experience. An equivalent combination of education from an accredited institution with a degree in another field and five years of related court experience may be substituted. Salary: $62,700 - $75,000. (2005) 

COURT OPERATIONS MANAGER: The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus. Summary: Under direction of the Chief Deputy Executive Officer, plans, organizes and manages the operation of a Division; defines goals and objectives and evaluates accomplishments; develops and oversees the implementation of operational procedures; and performs other duties as required. Duties: Manages and participates in the daily operation of a division; develops and implements goals, objectives and procedures for the division consistent with Court policies; develops standards against which to evaluate performance and level of service; recommends changes in policies and procedures. Identifies and projects budget needs for the operation of the division; writes justifications for funding requests; monitors expenditures to assure compliance with budget; assesses the cause of, and accounts for, variances between projected and actual expenditures; formulates budget requests; prepares operational reports, financial statements and other materials; makes presentations, as required. Plans, directs and coordinates the division’s work plan; reviews the details of the plan with subordinate staff identifying potential problems and determining solutions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility to subordinate staff; prioritizes workload to meet expectations; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Selects, directs, develops and evaluates assigned staff directly or through subordinate supervisors; coordinates training programs intended to enhance staff capabilities, to utilize time more effectively, and to improve the delivery of services; reviews action plans for performance improvement; follows up on progress of plans for corrective action; implements authorized disciplinary action. Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies to support proposed modifications to Division programs; analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on Division services, staffing and funding; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of court services. Maintains an awareness of the automation needs of the Division; functions as liaison for information systems services; provides input on space needs and office layouts; monitors contracts and grants; maintains consistency of fiscal, personnel and payroll activities of the Division within established policy. Serves on committees and task forces both within the Court and with local, state and national agencies and organizations; provides liaison between assigned division and others within the Court and County, and with other courts, county, state, and community agencies as necessary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college with a Bachelor’s degree in court administration, business or public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field. Four years of supervisory or administrative management experience in a court or legal environment. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Salary:$1,903.85 - $2,855.35 bi-weekly. (2005)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a highly organized, detail oriented self-starter with exceptional writing, analytical communication and research skills who thrives in a fast paced work environment. Duties: Under general direction of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), duties will include, but are not limited to: providing management with clarification, interpretation and advice concerning administrative policies, procedures and practices; serving as staff to conferences and various committees; drafting correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, press releases, vicinage newsletters and proposals; preparing technical, financial, review or evaluation reports; evaluating and recommending improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $53,118.25 - $82,783.31. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, Freehold, NJ. Summary: Under the supervision of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), is responsible for the management and coordination of inter-divisional functions such as jury management, court facilities and courtroom services, law library, including management of staff. Duties: Works with the Trial Court Administrator to coordinate general operations and implement programs in order to meet the operational requirements of the vicinage. Is responsible for management of vicinage wide general administrative functions, including court interpreting, court reporting, transcripts, sound and video recording, maintenance of law and chambers libraries, court security, facilities (space allocation, renovations, relocations and maintenance), jury integrity of all court records. Responsible for emergency management, workplace violence programs and ensuring that barriers to public access (including access for disabled persons) are identified through planning and management. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A Law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $70,000 -$99,500. (2004)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Superior Court Clerk's Office of the New Jersey Judiciary, Trenton, NJ. Summary: Seeking an experienced attorney with strong leadership and administrative skills to serve as Chief of the Office of Foreclosure. Reporting to the Clerk of the Superior Court, this position directs the operations and staff of the Office of Foreclosure in the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. The Office of Foreclosure is responsible for recommending the entry of orders or judgments in uncontested foreclosure matters filed in the New Jersey Superior Court. Duties: The Chief of the Office of Foreclosure manages a staff of attorneys and support staff and a caseload of approximately twenty-four thousand annual foreclosure filings. The position of Chief, Office of Foreclosure oversees the preparation of legal documents associated with foreclosure cases, all computer-related activities of the office and is responsible for the development and preparation of reports for the Clerk of the Superior Court and the Supreme Court. The Chief of the Office of Foreclosure must also see that the staff operate effectively and efficiently in processing cases, the drafting of legal memoranda, and the performance of activities such as the issuance of writs of execution, calculation of taxed costs and providing courteous service to judges, attorneys, court staff and the general public. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of staff, as well as responsibility for program development and/or implementation. License: Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $70,000 - $99,500. (2004)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Freehold, NJ. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking an individual committed to the provision of quality service, with strong leadership, administrative, communication and writing skills, to serve as Court Executive 2b (Municipal Division Manager). Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), this position serves with the Presiding Judge of the Municipal Courts as the executive component of the Municipal Division of the Superior Court. The Municipal Division Manager monitors case processing and ensures that the principals of case flow management are utilized by the municipal courts; monitors and reviews municipal court budgets to ensure that each court is adequately funded and staffed; oversees the vicinage’s municipal court mediation program; provides training and technical support to the municipal court employees; responds to attorney, litigant or citizen complaints; analyzes programs or work units to determine effectiveness or efficiency; conducts quantitative or qualitative research of processes, programs or projects; develops policies and implements operation procedures or systems; reviews and evaluates reports; defines objectives for work performance; responsible for or recommends personnel actions such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting employees; and explains judiciary policies or procedures to clients or customers. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Experience: Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A Law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $70,000 - $99,500. (2004)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR I: Superior Court of New Jersey. Bergen Vicinage. Hackensack, New Jersey. Summary: Under the direction of Court Executive 2b (Division Manager or designee), performs professional administrative functions and manages and coordinates the diversified work activities of a team/unit composed of paraprofessional and clerical support personnel. Duties: Monitors, assigns, evaluates, leads, and oversees the work activities and allocation of resources of a team/unit. Develops procedures to ensure efficient operations, regulates the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules, provides direction for achieving goals and assures that quality standards are met. Prioritizes work or work operations for a unit, prepares financial budgets and/or reports, and verifies financial demoting, disciplining, recognizing), conducts formal work performance evaluations on staff, determines staff training needs, and mediates conflict among team members. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible technical experience, one year of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical, administrative, or case processing competency being supervised. Applicants who do not possess the required education, may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis, except as noted above for Finance Division. 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: $42,388.53 - $68,906.60. (2004)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey. Middlesex Vicinage. New Brunswick, New Jersey. Criminal Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Criminal Division Manager or other high level supervisor, the selected individual supervises, monitors, coordinates and oversees a team of specialized staff who perform data entry related activities; provides customer service, tracks cases for case management purposes, oversees special projects, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management; conducts formal work performance evaluations with team members and recommends and/or implements personnel actions. Leads a case management team and develops & formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operations. Each team members is responsible for all aspects of case processing from intake through disposition, including docketing, case preparation, calendaring, records management, adjournments, and dismissals. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical, administrative or case processing competency being supervised. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A Law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $47,000.37 - $81,603.00. (2004)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER I: Superior Court of New Jersey. Gloucester County, Civil Division. Bridgeton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary, Vicinage #15, is searching for an organized self-starter to join a case management team in the Civil Division.  Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition; analyzing, monitoring and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the Judges and team leaders to set priorities; creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing work to ensure efficiency; screening cases for possible referral to a complimentary dispute resolution program; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs; monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case management orders; responding to inquiries from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $34,317.83-$56,224.04. (2004)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER I: Superior Court of New Jersey. Bergen Vicinage, Civil Division. Hackensack, New Jersey. Summary: The Bergen County Superior Court is searching for an organized self-starter to join a case management team in the Civil Division. Duties: The selected individual will be responsible for the management of cases from docketing through disposition; analyzing, monitoring and processing cases in accordance with court rules and established practices; working with the Judges and team leader to set priorities; creating and maintaining credible trial calendars; organizing work to ensure efficiency; screening cases for possible referral to a complementary dispute resolution program; reviewing cases to determine discovery and/or case management needs; monitoring cases to ensure compliance with discovery deadlines and case managements orders; responding to inquires from judges, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding procedures and/or the status of cases; and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of experience in case management involving gathering and analyzing case-related information which shall have included the exercise of judgment and discretion, reviewing cases to identify case management and discovery needs, coordinating with judges and attorneys to resolve case issues, and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $34,317.83-$56,224.04. (2004)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey. Middlesex Vicinage. New Brunswick, NJ. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Assistant Court Administrator) or other high level supervisor, the selected individual supervises, monitors, coordinates and oversees a team of court interpreters. Duties: Provides customer service, oversees special projects, reports progress and resolution of problems in achieving goals and objectives to higher levels of management; conducts formal work performance evaluations with team members and recommends and/or implements personnel actions. Leads the court interpreting team; develops and formulates procedures and/or practices to ensure efficient unit operations. Coordinates interrupting/translation services between divisions. Interprets legal proceedings and translates forms, letters, and other court-related documents from Spanish to English and/or English to Spanish. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in interpreting legal proceedings and translating court-related documents. Applicants who do not possess the required educations may substitute 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. A score of 70% or better in each of the parts of the test; or a score of 70% or better in the consecutive and simultaneous components of the interpreting examination, 60% or better in the sight component, with an overall average for all components of 70% or higher in a test administered by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts or by the consortium for State Court Interpreters Certifications; or the court interpreter certification from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Salary: $47,000.37-$81,603.00. (2004)

ASSISTANT CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR: First District Court of Appeal in San Francisco, California. Duties: Manages the day-to-day operations of the Clerk’s Office; Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of staff; Trains staff and provides for their professional development; Recommends personnel actions to the Clerk Administrator; Participates in the development and revision of administrative policies and procedures for the assigned activities; Maintains fiscal, legal and statistical records and prepares necessary summaries and reports. Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in court administration or related field, and four years of court management experience, including one year of supervisory or lead experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience or two years as an Assistant Clerk. Salary: $7,440 - $9,045 monthly. (2004)

DEPUTY CHIEF CLERK: State of New York Unified Court System - Ninth Judicial District, Peekskill City Court. Summary: Deputy Chief Clerks are the second highest-ranking, non-judicial employees in the Supreme and County, City, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. Duties: They serve in a confidential capacity and supervise subordinate court operations personnel, allocate accounting and disbursement of fines, bail fees, and other public or custodial funds. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of work experience involving managerial responsibilities; or an Associate’s Degree and three years of experience involving managerial responsibilities; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $39,642. (2004)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Santa Cruz, CA. Summary: Under general direction, assist the Executive Officer of the Municipal and Superior Courts in development and implementation of organizational goals, policies, and programs; plan, organize, coordinate and direct, through subordinate supervisors, the work of professional and legal clerical staff in a major division of the Superior and Municipal Court; and perform other duties as required. Duties: Tasks performed in all assignments: Develop procedures to carry out the policies and operational functions of the courts; provide input to the Executive Officer regarding policy development; review, evaluate and interpret new legal requirements, laws and legislation affecting court programs; analyze and evaluate court systems; make recommendations to the Executive Officer regarding changes to local rules, policies and procedures; implement organizational goals, policies and programs; in conjunction with the Executive Officer and the other Deputy Court Administrators, develop the mission statement for the courts; implement procedures and work standards for assigned division; supervise staff, including subordinate supervisors; provide direction and assistance to the Court Branch Manager in the implementation of policies and procedures and in the resolution of operational problems; interpret complex codes, regulations, policies and procedures and provide expertise to staff and information to the public; act as liaison between staff and the Executive Officer; participate in short and long term planning and problem solving; coordinate with other Deputy Administrators to ensure that the courts operate efficiently as a whole; serve as liaison with County departments and outside agencies; at the direction of the Executive Officer, provide administrative support for judicial officers; attend and conduct meetings; prepare budget requests and monitor the division budget; manage personnel issues, prepare evaluations, and process grievances; prepare reports and correspondence; access and analyze data using the information systems available to the courts; review and approve claims for travel, independent contractors and others; oversee purchasing requests; advise the Executive Officer of facility needs and resolve minor facility problems; represent the Executive Officer as assigned. Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court setting which has included one year of supervision. (2004)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: New Mexico Judiciary. Summary: This position assists the Court Administrator in developing, planning, directing and organizing the administrative operations of the district court in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. Duties: Assists with management of programs, division managers involved in court case management and process; family court services; domestic violence; child support; drug court; human resource management; fiscal and budget; jury management; systems; and administrative operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or in a related field with five years of court or judicial experience, including three years of management and supervisory experience within the last ten years. (Experience may substitute for education at the rate of one year of experience equals 30 semester hours. Education may not substitute for management and supervisory experience.) Salary: $61,721. (2004)

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Virginia Beach General District Court.  Summary: Director of Operations assists in oversight of the daily operations of the Virginia Beach General District Court and reports directly to the Clerk of Court. Duties: In addition to the operational responsibilities, individuals will also assist with budget preparation and execution, strategic planning responsibilities, personnel management, including employee development and training, analysis of judicial procedures, policy development, and will communicate with city and state officials and serve on boards and committees as needed. Individuals must maintain knowledge of judicial or regulatory requirements that affect court operations and case processing. Most competitive applicants will have experience in court or a public/private-executive setting; any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to nine years, including at least three in a supervisory role, in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as business/public administration, budget/finance administration, and management/program analysis. Qualifications: An applicant should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in public, court, or business administration, or a related field; prior experience in a court environment; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; extensive experience supervising large groups; experience in a customer service environment; and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Salary: $59,711. (2004)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Judiciary of New Jersey. Duties:  Under direction of the Chief Municipal Court Administrator, in municipal court system consisting of multiple courts within a single municipality, assists in the supervision of a large staff performing quasi-judicial and administrative functions related to the operation of a municipal court; does related work as required. Qualifications: Necessary graduation from high school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate and three 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, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (2004)

ASSISTANT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Third Judicial District Court of Iowa. Join the management team of this 16 county general jurisdiction-state funded court in beautiful NW Iowa. The District is served by 22 FT judges and has an annual operating budget of $12 million. Office in the Woodbury County Courthouse - listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Relocation expenses may be covered. Duties: Assist in all aspects of court administration. Includes case flow management, personnel and office management. Minimal travel required. All work travel expenses covered. Benefits: Full State of Iowa employment benefits including health, dental, disability and retirement. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court, public or business administration and six months of work experience in a related field. (Five and one-half years of work experience may substitute for degree.) Salary: $31,429 - $39,666 (regular salary adjustments). (1999)

COURT EXECUTIVE I (Assistant Division Manager - Special Civil Part): NJ Judiciary - Middlesex Vicinage, New Brunswick, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Division Manager, is responsible for assisting in the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the Special Civil Part, including personnel administration (interviews job applicants, hires/fires, arranges employee training, implements and develops case flow management techniques, coaches/mentors, develops performance standards, analyzes organizational structure), calendar preparation (plans meeting agendas, schedules meetings, trials, hearings, appointments, interviews, etc.), case management (prioritizes cases, reviews court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives, ensures compliance with court orders), conducts grievance and disciplinary hearings and other administrative functions (drafts correspondence, reports, press releases or proposals; provides information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations). Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: Three (3) years of administrative experience, one (1) in which shall have been in the technical competency being managed. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Salary Range: $48,365 - $73,365. (1999)

COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Hernando County Circuit Court, Brooksville, FL. Summary: Full time, permanent, administrative and supervisory management position responsible for ensuring the coordination of all department activities. Salary Range: $48,906-$81,511. Qualifications: A 4-year degree in business or court related field or 2 years of experience in legal field with Legal Assistant degree from American Bar Association approved program; and 5 years of experience in related field including 3 or more years in management/supervisory capacity. Requires knowledge of the statutes, rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to the administrative operations of the courts. (1999)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court, Court Administrator's Office, Wilmington, DE. Summary: Incumbent performs with general direction from the Superior Court Administrator and is responsible for coordinating the non-judicial activities and operations of the court in New Castle County. Qualifications: Applicants must have education and/or experience in managing an administrative support function; experience in collecting and analyzing information; knowledge of the principles and practices of staff supervision; and knowledge of court rules, procedures and legal terminology. Preference will be given to applicants possessing a bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, business or public administration and experience in using Wan/LAN and data processing systems. Starting salary: $43,886 (PG/18). (1999)

DEPUTY DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Wisconsin Court System's First Judicial District, Milwaukee. Duties: Under the supervision of the District Court Administrator, the incumbent will assist with the administrative operations of a large metropolitan district court. Responsibilities include policy and procedure formulation and implementation, budget preparation, grant and fund proposal development, case flow management, facility administration, automation program coordination and personnel management. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in judicial, public or business administration or a closely related field, and have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in court or judicial administration or equivalent, including one year in a managerial capacity. Salary up to $56,000/year depending upon training and experience. (1999)

ASSISTANT COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER –The Sonoma County Courts Summary: oversees the administration of various court operations of a consolidated court system. Under general direction from the Court Executive Officer, the incumbent will participate in planning, policy development, budget preparation, and function as a liaison for the Sonoma County Courts in local, state and national issues. The Sonoma County Courts are located in Santa Rose, CA: 55 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of the wine country. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of five years of experience in court operations, including at least three years in a management capacity. Education in public or business administration, criminal justice administration, or a closely related area is desirable. Annual salary range $64,248 - $78,112. (1998)

ASSISTANT CLERK AND ADMINISTRATOR: Bakersfield Municipal Court, Kern County, California.  Summary: Assists in planning court processes and services associated with efficient court operation, coordinates, standardizes and directs the clerical work throughout the court including staff training and personnel issues.  Qualifications: include any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, court administration or related field and two years of responsible administrative experience, supervisory experience, and strong personnel administration knowledge.  Recent experience in a California Municipal Court and/or strong personnel administration knowledge and experience is highly desirable.  Annual salary range:  $41,976 - $51,240.  (1998)

TRIAL COURT COORDINATOR (Assistant Court Administrator): 26th Judicial District, Charlotte, North Carolina. Duties: The incumbent serves as the principal assistant to the Trial Court Administrator with supervisory and administrative responsibilities in the areas of case management, jury management, court reporting, fine collection, personnel issues, grant writing, and alternative dispute resolution. Other duties include the preparation of statistical reports and assisting in the development and implementation of new programs. Qualifications: include graduation from a four-year accredited college or university, with a degree in public administration, business, or related field, and experience to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work described. A law degree or master's degree in judicial administration or public administration plus one year of experience in the court system is preferred. Considerable working experience with Microsoft Access, Excel and Word or other database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs is desired. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills. Annual Salary Range: $31,457 - $39,854. (1998)

CHIEF CLERK II (Exempt/Confidential): Norwich City Court, Norwich, New York. Summary: This is a management position with the New York State Unified Court System, Sixth Judicial District. Chief Clerks II manage court operations related to case processing and are also responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursing of fines, fees, bail and other custodial funds. Duties: include personnel management and supervision, records management, revenue and budget administration, management of automated case processing and statistical reporting. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or associate's degree (or completion of 60 credits) from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience involving the preparation and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience described above. Annual salary: $36,839. (1998)

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CHIEF CLERK III (Exempt/Confidential): Elmira City Court, Elmira, New York. This is a management position with the New York State Unified Court System, Sixth Judicial District. Summary: Chief Clerks III manage court operations related to case processing and are also responsible for the receipt, accounting and disbursing of fines, fees, bail and other custodial funds. Duties:  include personnel management and supervision, records management, revenue and budget administration, management of automated case processing and statistical reporting. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of work experience involving the preparation and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or associate's degree (or the completion of 60 credits) and three years of experience as described above; or high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience described above. Annual salary: $40,961. (1998)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Toledo Municipal Court, Toledo, Ohio. Duties: Assists Court Administrator with non-judicial administrative, fiscal, service, personnel, maintenance issues, assists in administrating and managing daily operations of court. Aids in establishing policies, case flow management practices, personnel training and orientation, and service agreements. Reviews bids, prepares legislation, conducts special programs, studies, and reports. Qualifications: Requires knowledge of judicial administration; case flow management; legal procedures; rules governing courts; budget preparation and administration; management and supervision; and word processing applications. Proven skill in planning, coordinating daily operations and supervision. Master's degree in judicial, public or business administration or related field required or bachelor's degree in judicial, public or business administration and a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management. Requires minimum of two years of supervisory experience in administrative position, one of which should be associated with court system. Annual salary: $41,500. relocate into the court's jurisdiction. (1998)

COURT EXECUTIVE (Unclassified): New Jersey Judiciary - Middlesex Vicinage, New Brunswick, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Division Manager, is responsible for assisting in the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the division, including personnel administration (interviews job applicants, arranges employee training, coaches/mentors, develops performance standards, analyzes organizational structure), calendar preparation (plans meeting agendas, schedules meetings, trials, hearings, appointments, interviews, etc.), case management (prioritizes cases, reviews court activities for compliance with laws, court rules or administrative directives, ensures compliance with court orders) and other administrative functions (drafts correspondence, reports, press releases or proposals; provides information to judges, attorneys or community organizations). Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: Three years of administrative experience, one (1) of which shall have included experience in a field related to the technical competency being managed. Education/experience to substitute. Knowledge of master calendar is helpful. Supervisory experience is helpful. Annual Salary Range: $47,000 - $72,000. (1998)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Osceola County, Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, Kissimmee, FL. Duties: Summary: Assists court administrator, assistant court administrator and judges with the supervision, development and implementation of various court programs and services; supervises and monitors jury services, witness management, court reporters, county probation, pre-trial release and interpreter services to assure compliance with court policy and procedures. Recruits and supervises support staff. Monitors and manages courthouse facilities. Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills needed; ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues; and knowledge of the Florida State Courts System desirable. Bachelor's degree in judicial or public administration, business administration, or a related social science and 3 years of experience in court administration, or budget and fiscal planning, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity. Additional experience/education needed to substitute. Annual salary range: $33,215 - $54,791. (1998)

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - CHIEF OF JUDICIAL OPERATIONS: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Illinois. The Judicial Operations Division is one of four divisions that make up the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Judicial Operations Division directly supports 32 judges and has a non-judicial staff of 42 employees. The Chief of Judicial Operations ensures efficient operational services in a high volume trial court system. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the division's operations to include case management; court reporting; jury management; law library services; interpreting services; general administrative staff support; oversees various alternative dispute resolution programs; data collection and statistical reporting; research and development of division MIS requirements; policy implementation; and, monitoring of the Court's long range plan. This position reports to the Court Administrator. Qualifications: Master's degree in judicial administration, public administration or a closely related field plus three years of increasingly responsible management-level experience, preferably in a trial court setting of 35 staff or more. Annual salary range: $50,305 - $63,574: $76,842. (1998)

DEPUTY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR: The Sixth Judicial District seeks a Deputy District Administrator for the administration offices in Duluth, MN. Duties: include the management of technology initiatives, monitoring of jury operations, coordination of the district education initiative and representation on various district and state committees. Incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the court administrators in areas of calendaring, case flow, and use of judicial resources. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related field and supervisory experience required. Extensive knowledge of court procedures, functions, responsibilities and legal process preferred. Starting annual salary: $33,387 - $54,037.(1998)

SENIOR DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Eighth Judicial Circuit, Gainesville, Florida. Summary: This is responsible work assisting the Trial Court Administrator and Chief Judge in the organization, development, implementation and administration of circuit court programs and services. This position will have special responsibility for court facility development. Must have thorough knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, trial court process and judicial system. Ability to facilitate and build consensus among judges, judicial personnel and personnel in related offices and professionals, with special emphasis on large capital projects. Must have ability to develop and maintain working relationships with judges, court personnel, Clerk of Court, law clerks, state and county officials, attorneys, local organizations and the general public. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration or criminology, or a related social science, and five years of experience in court administration, executive management, or budget and fiscal planning, two years of which were in a supervisory or program management position. Additional education/experience needed to substitute. Starting annual salary: $43,434. (1998)

COURT MANAGER: The Consolidated Trial Courts of Alameda County is accepting resumes for two Court Manager positions; one in the Traffic Division, Berkeley-Albany Municipal Court, and one in Southern Division (Superior Court, Hayward ). Duties: Hires, trains, manages, evaluates work of staff; schedules courtroom staff; ensures compliance with standards, laws and regulations; develops and implements policies, procedures; recommends operational improvements; prepares reports; reviews court minutes; resolves technical procedural problems; customer service; oversees record-keeping systems; assists in development/maintenance of automated systems; performs staff duties as required. Qualifications: Four years of broad technical court experience or equivalent training and experience. Know California codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, procedures, policies, especially as they relate to the Traffic Court (BAMC) or Superior Court ( Hayward ). Supervisory, lead or trainer experience/training preferred. Salary: $1,510 - $1,969 bi-weekly plus management benefits. (1998)

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COURT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Second Judicial District, Lane County Circuit Courts, Eugene, Oregon. This is a highly responsible managerial position that reports to the trial court administrator. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for daily administrative aspects of court operations; plans, assigns, and reviews work of four subordinate supervisors spanning the full range of court operations and services; recommends and implements changes in court policies and procedures. Qualifications: include five years of increasingly responsible court operations experience, one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Education may be substituted for work experience but not for the required supervisory experience. Monthly salary range: $3,464 - $4,422 with comprehensive benefits and excellent retirement package. (1998)

MUNICIPAL COURT MANAGER: City of Lawrence, Kansas. Summary: Manages and oversees the activities of the municipal court operations and services. Candidate must have strong organizational and communication skills. Qualifications: B.S. in accounting, finance, business, administration of justice, public administration or related field. Four years of supervisory experience with court experience desirable. Annual salary range: $33,432 - $49,645. (1998)

COURT MANAGER: Pierce County District Court No. One, Tacoma, Washington ; a court of limited jurisdiction, with five elected judges, three appointed commissioners, and over sixty staff members. The Court Manager is an exempt position, which performs professional management and analytical work for District Court. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for supervising, overseeing and conducting a variety of management tasks pertaining to courtroom support, records management, cashiering and calendar management. The Court Manager may supervise employees who prepare case files, receive and record payments, schedule hearings and prepare courtrooms, attend, record and docket courtroom proceedings and complete paperwork as required. Qualifications: Graduation from high school and at least four years of responsible experience in a Court environment, preferably in an administrative position requiring budgeting, personnel, supervisory and analytical skills. The incumbent should possess thorough knowledge of the functions of District Court. Annual salary range: $42,763 - $54,775 DOQ. (1997)

JUDICIAL SUPPORT DIVISION MANAGER (MANAGEMENT ANALYST III): Fairfax County, Virginia Circuit Court and Records. (Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Virginia ). Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court and Chief Judge, the Management Analyst administers, coordinates, and manages non-judicial support functions for the fifteen Circuit Court judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Duties: Supervises law clerks, legal secretaries and docket programs assigned to the division. Manages divisional procurement, space and facilities, automation, telecommunication, statistical data, and reports to assure that the needs of the Judges and Clerk of Court are met. Prepares division’s budget related to personnel, capital equipment, operating expenses, and travel. This is an exempt position, which serves at the pleasure of the Clerk of Court and Chief Judge. The position is eligible for employee benefit programs offered by Fairfax County government. Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and four years of progressively responsible experience in court services operations. Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, and modern court systems required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with judges, attorneys, court officials and the general public. Special consideration will be given to experience in court administration in a multiple judge court of medium to large jurisdiction. Annual salary range: $42,741 - $47,121. (1997)

CHIEF ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Administratively Consolidated Trial Courts of Alameda County (ACTCAC), Oakland, CA. Duties: Assists the Executive Officer in the performance of duties described in California Rule of Court 207, including planning and directing the administrative activities of the court; participating in the development, implementation and maintenance of court automation efforts; serving on/coordinating support for court-wide judicial committees; acting as Chief of Staff in coordinating court activities; recommending/assisting in formulating court policy and procedure; acting as Executive Officer in his absence; directing/conducting complex studies; resolving employee relations issues; providing executive support to the court’s labor relations program; analyzing statutes/legislation; liaison to the news media. Qualifications: Requires master’s degree in related field and five years of managerial experience of which at least one year must be in a court or court-related environment or any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Annual salary range: $73,091 - $97,136. (1997)

DEPUTY COUNTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Coconino County, Arizona. Summary: Under the administrative direction of the Court Administrator performs work of unusual difficulty directing the administrative functions of the four Justice Courts in Coconino County, including: case processing; policy implementation and monitoring; long-range planning; budget management; space and facilities; case flow; personnel; and automated systems. Qualifications: (preferred): Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major or certificate in court administration or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a judicial setting; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, finance, personnel or related field, and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in legal, judicial, or court management. Annual salary range: $38,945 - $54,908. (1997)

SUPERIOR COURT MANAGER (two positions):Court Management Services Division, Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, California. Duties: under the general supervision of a higher level Superior Court Manager, these entry level management positions are responsible for conducting short and long range planning and research activities; preparing administrative studies, special projects and management audits; developing, reviewing, and maintaining various management information; developing policies and procedures, proposing program changes and coordinating and implementing various activities of a division; performing analytical work to develop, implement and evaluate programs and services; and informing the public, media and government agencies of the functions and activities regarding the Superior Court. Qualifications: (minimum): at least three years of recent full-time responsible level experience providing program or administrative support to management that included analyzing and evaluating operational policies and procedures in a setting which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge: principles of organization and management; functions and operations of the judicial system and court administration; methods of researching, analyzing and presenting solutions to complex problems of organization, programs, budget and personnel; federal and state legislation, case law, rules and procedures related to the administration of superior courts; legal terminology, procedures and documents used in court administration; and principles and practices of supervision. College level education or training related study in accredited institutions may be substituted for part of the experience. Monthly salary range: $3,253 - $5,167, depending on qualifications. (1996)

DIRECTOR OF COURT MANAGEMENT - PLANNING AND OPERATIONS:Civil District Court, Thrives County, Texas ( Austin ). Incumbent reports to nine civil district judges through the presiding local administrative judge. Duties: supervises general administrative staff of the district courts, with the exception of the court administrator for docket control and direct staff of the individual judges. Serves as liaison with other county departments, including the office of the District Clerk and other justice agencies; represents the district courts on local, regional and statewide justice-related committees; and, interacts with the Commissioners’ Court and legislature as appropriate. Qualifications: this position requires experience in overall business management of a civil court system from development, implementation and analysis of financial and analytical processes for a variety of budget, planning and management purposes; as well as supervision, coordination and management of daily operational systems for the district courts and coordination with other county and state agencies. Requires master’s degree in public, business or court administration; five years of progressively responsible management and analytical experience; knowledge of statutes and computer technologies related to court management; ability to interact effectively and productively with a variety of elected and appointed officials throughout county and state government. Annual salary: commensurate with experience. (1995)

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TRIAL COURT MANAGER: Berkeley Court, Berkeley, California. Alameda County Superior Court. Duties: directs administrative, personnel and operations functions; coordinates the preparation and administration of a trial court budget for Municipal and Superior Court operations; coordinates the functions of multiple divisions; confers with the Executive Office and Judges on policy and procedural matters; administers court policies; represents the court on various inter-agency committees and in meetings; analyzes legislation affecting the courts; prepares, monitors and analyzes management and statistical information and reports; conducts research and studies, and makes recommendations on findings; provides liaison with other courts and public agencies as necessary. The position may be assigned other duties and/or to other locations as necessary. Qualifications: (minimum): graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in judicial, public or business administration or a related field and at least two years of administrative management experience including staff supervision, preferably in a court or legal environment or some combination of education and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Salary range: $1,925 to $2,289* bi-weekly plus management benefit package. *(New salary range recommendation of $2,169 to $2,820 bi-weekly is currently under consideration by the court). (1995)

CHIEF DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: San Bernardino County Trial Courts, San Bernardino, California. Duties: manage through subordinate staff the Operations Division of the courts, which includes: all branch operations, Juvenile Court/Traffic, Court Investigator/Conservatorship, and Family Court/Mental Health. The consolidated courts have 60 judges and 585 personnel in 12 locations with a budget of $46 million. The Operations Division has 544 positions. Qualifications: progressive individual with four years of management operations experience in a complex court system. Experience must have included supervising through subordinate supervisors utilizing a team-building approach. Position requires 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework of which 15 semester (23 quarter) units were upper division in public/business administration, psychology, or other job-related field of study. Starting annual salary range: $67,642 - $82,389 (plus executive benefit plan. (1995)

DIVISION CHIEF:Municipal Court, Fremont, California.  Summary:  oversees the administration of one or more of the major divisions of the Fremont-Newark-Union City Judicial District.  Incumbent reports directly to the Chief Deputy Clerk and is generally assigned continuing responsibilities for the courtrooms, civil, criminal or traffic division.  Duties: include but are not limited to:  planning, organizing and supervising work of the assigned division/divisions; determining and revising policies, procedures and work standards; interpreting and communicating court policies and procedures to staff members and the public; adapting office practices to changes in municipal court laws and procedures; and, handling personnel matters.  Qualifications:  equivalent of two years of experience in the class of Supervising Municipal Court Clerk I, or the equivalent of three years of experience supervising at least three clerical personnel in a court setting.  Monthly salary range:  $3,221 - $3,944.  (1995)

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, San Diego, California. Duties: as part of the court’s three-person executive management, directs all non-judicial activities for the Superior Court; directs the implementation of court policies, executing statutory duties, and managing the court’s county-wide jury system. Qualifications: extensive administrative and management leadership in judicial/court administration; demonstrated abilities to develop long-range plans, resolve issues and problems, foster cooperation, coordinate projects at federal, state, and local levels; and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; five years of executive level management experience in a mid-to-large size court; and U.S. citizenship. Annual salary range: $66,643-$80,995. (1995)

COURT DIVISION CHIEF DEPUTY: St. Louis County, Duluth, Minnesota. Summary: St. Louis County is served by twelve District Court Judges and one Judicial Officer chambered in the cities of Duluth, Virginia and Hibbings; current Chief Deputy vacancy is in Duluth. Highly responsible administrative work performed under the direction of the Court Administrator as a member of the court administration management team. Duties: responsible for management of operations and direction of staff in a major division. Participates in planning, directing and coordinating department services and functions including automated case management and jury management systems. Candidates must demonstrate through education and experience successful application of the following: strong interpersonal skills, participatory leadership approach to problem solving and decision making, effective written and oral communication skills, and computer skills. Extensive knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn statutes, rules and procedures governing administration of court processes and services is required. Thorough knowledge of case flow management principles is desired. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree plus four years of full-time paid experience in court clerk or equivalent position working in a court environment; OR equivalent combination of degree and experience; OR seven years of full-time paid experience in Court Clerk or equivalent position working in a court environment. Annual salary range: $36,264 - $51,036 based upon qualifications. EOE. (1995)

COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR: Dallas County, Dallas, Texas. Duties: chief administrative officer for court service activities for Dallas County which includes accountability for five administrative departments. Also responsible for the staff of the local administrative judge and performs duties for the judge in accordance with the statutes and as assigned. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a closely related field with seven years administrative/management experience which should include responsibility for budget, planning and personnel matters; or MBA/MPA with 5 years experience. Must reside in Dallas County. Starting monthly salary range: $4,619 - $5,543. (1995)

DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR TRIAL SERVICES:Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan ( Wayne County ), Detroit, Michigan. Duties: plans and directs the staff and activities of the case flow-related departments (docket management, jury commission, court reporting, mediation, and grand jury) of a large (35 judges), nationally-recognized court of general jurisdiction; analyzes and evaluates court policies, procedures, and programs; formulates management policies to improve effectiveness and efficiency; develops plans for the overall improvement of trial-related activities; coordinates data-processing activities of subordinate units; manages a variety of special projects and programs such as grant applications, research studies, special publications, facilities renovation and data-processing enhancements; and represents the Court Administrator to other organizations. Qualifications: master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field plus seven years of successful, progressively more responsible management experience including three years as a Court Manager or status as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management plus eight years of successful, progressively more responsible management experience including four years as a Court Manager applying comprehensive management skills across a spectrum of activities or ten years of successful, progressively more responsible management experience including six years as a Court Manager applying comprehensive management skills across a spectrum of activities; considerable knowledge of court operations, docket management, case scheduling and juror selection systems, court-reporting technology, applicable automation technologies and effective management techniques for a large court setting; initiative and resourcefulness in collecting, analyzing, and presenting information, and identifying and resolving problems; excellent work-organization, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. Annual salary range: $50,134 - $69,654 plus full fringe package. (1995)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR:31st Judicial District, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania (urban/suburban/rural county with population of 300,000). Summary: This is a management-level position with substantial authority for budgetary management, computerization, personnel management, jury management, and other related matters. Qualifications: court-related experience, experience in statistical analysis, budgetary experience and management abilities are necessary. Annual salary range: $41,000 - $50,000. (1995)

DEPUTY CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:17th Judicial Circuit of Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Duties: provides supervision of staff and operational assistance to the Circuit Court Administrator; oversees automation, hardware and software system upgrades and operations of Court mainframe and PC’s; prepares Court budget, monitors expenditures and authorizes line item transfers; develops and implements indigent attorney fee collection program; directs processing personnel transactions; and, prepares case flow statistics. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, legal administration or related field or equivalent education and training; three years of experience in financial management, personnel management, data processing applications and case management techniques; and, knowledge of judicial system is required. Master’s degree in legal or judicial administration, Fellow of Institute for Court Management or similar Court Executive Development Program and 5 years experience in court or legal setting with 2 years supervisory experience is preferred. Salary: up to mid $40’s. (1995)

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DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR:(Judicial Process Manager): Pierce County Superior Court Administration, Tacoma, Washington. Summary: This is a management-level position within the superior court with substantial responsibility in the areas of case management, jury management, budget management, calendaring, and the general allocation of staff and judicial resources. Qualifications: extensive court-related experience and demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills with proven management abilities are necessary. Experience working with management teams, strong background in management information systems and familiarity with statistical analysis desired, as is a degree from a four-year college or university. Additional education or work experience may be substituted for academic requirements. Starting annual salary: $37,765 - $48,376. (1995)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR:Civil Division, District of Columbia Courts, Washington, D.C. Duties: assists with staff development and training, preparation of the annual division budget and personnel management. Performs legal research and interprets relevant statutes, laws and court rules, policies and procedures. Prepares oral and/or written responses to inquiries from judges, court officials, attorneys and the general public on division operations and administrative procedures. Serves as liaison to auxiliary agencies and to other court divisions. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree plus seven years of general management experience; or ten years of the above experience. An advanced degree can be substituted for up to three years of experience. Starting annual salary range: $55,968 - $72,128. (1995)

DEPUTY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR:(Court Operations Specialist):Seventh Judicial District, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Summary: This is an advanced administrative and management development work assisting a judicial district administrator in various operational aspects of a district administrative office. The individual may manage and coordinate a variety of district functions, including jury management, records management, facilities, security, office and district-wide automation, the development and administration of personnel policies and personnel management and case scheduling/assignment. Work involves substantial discretion and independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over clerical assistants. Qualifications: graduate of an accredited four-year college or university or the equivalent (i.e., graduation from the Court Executive Development Program of the Institute for Court Management) with major coursework in judicial, business or public administration or related field. Preference will be given to those with progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a judicial setting. Must be able to demonstrate analytical, research and report writing abilities and communication skills. For a more complete position description, please contact the Seventh Judicial District office at 612/656-3650. Starting annual salary range: $33,387 - $50,175 (1995)

ASSISTANT DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Fourth Judicial District, Ada County, Boise, Idaho. The incumbent, under the direction of the district trial court administrator, provides administrative, management, and technical support to the Fourth Judicial District. Duties: include calendar management, budget preparation and administration, automation and technology, security, facilities, traffic court operations, management of law libraries, ADA compliance, jury commissioner management, bail bond guidelines, and personnel supervision. Qualifications:  (preferred): include two years' trial court administrative experience and graduation from an accredited university and a master's degree in judicial or public administration, or a fellowship from the Institute for Court Management or equivalent combination of education and experience in related areas. Salary is $40,000 annually, plus benefits. (1994)

ASSISTANT SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Fresno County Superior Court, California. Duties: assist in the management of all administrative and judicial support operations of the court; assist with budgeting, data processing, employee and public relations, and other personnel administration issues; and contribute to policy and procedure formulation. Qualifications: graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in court, public, or business administration, or a closely related field; and three years of full-time, paid managerial or supervisory experience in a court or public agency environment. Court management training or additional court work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years (60 units) of the required education. Salary: $39,182 - $56,738. (1994)

ASSISTANT TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bergen County Justice Center, Superior Court of New Jersey. Duties: manage vicinage-wide administrative functions, prepare statistical reports and budgets, promote calendar clearance and backlog reduction, and promote efficiency in use of funding. Qualifications: bachelor's degree; six years of professional experience in a public, private, or court-related environment, including experience in planning and organizing program activity and two years in management or administration. A master's degree may substitute for one year, and a law degree may substitute for two years, of the required experience; applicants who lack the required education may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000. (1994)

ASSISTANT TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage, Newark. Duties: manage vicinage-wide general administrative functions; work closely with the trial court administrator to coordinate daily operations and implement programs; and perform related duties as required. Qualifications: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of professional experience in a public, private, or court-related environment, including experience in planning and coordinating program activity, two years of which shall have been in a management and/or administrative capacity. A master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience as indicated above. A law degree may substitute for two years of professional experience as indicated above. Applicants may substitute additional experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000. (1994)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Pierce County Superior Court Administration, Tacoma, Washington. Summary: This is a management-level position with substantial responsibility for case management, jury management, budget management, calendaring, and the allocation of staff and judicial resources. Extensive court-related experience, demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, and proven management abilities are necessary. Qualifications: Experience in working with management teams and management information systems is desired, as is a degree from a four-year college or university. Additional education or experience may be substituted for academic requirements. Salary is $36,673 - $45,827 annually. (1994)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota, Florida. Summary: Applicants must possess knowledge of the Florida state court system, including the appellate or trial court process and justice system; knowledge of the principles of public, business, and personnel administration; ability to research, recommend, and implement improvements to court operations; ability to present comprehensive reports to a variety of individuals, including judges, state courts system manager, county officials, and law enforcement officials. Qualifications: graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in judicial administration, public administration, business administration, or criminology; three years' experience in court administration, or budget and fiscal planning, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity. Graduation from an accredited law school may substitute for non-supervisory experience; a master's degree in one of the above course areas may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience. Progressively responsible experience in court administration may substitute, on a year-for-year basis, for a bachelor's degree. Salary: $2,500 - $3,876, monthly. (1994)

SENIOR DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR:Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Kissimmee, Florida. Position assisting court administrator in managing daily operations of the administrative office of the Osceola County division of the circuit court. Qualifications: Requires knowledge and experience in personnel management, budgeting, jury management, case management, facilities management, and background in automation. Need strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others. Proven ability to manage court staff. 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 court administration, executive management, and budget and fiscal planning. A master’s degree in one of the above areas may substitute for one year of the required experience. Progressively responsible experience in court administration may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor’s degree. Salary range: $37,936 - $41,729. State-funded. (1994)

CIVIL DIVISION MANAGER: Passaic County Superior Court - Civil Division, Superior Court of New Jersey, Paterson, New Jersey. Duties: under direction of the trial court administrator and in an executive component relationship with the presiding judge, is responsible for the management and administration of staff and resources for the civil division in order to ensure the effective and efficient management of cases; develops and implements plans, programs, and objectives to meet the goals of the civil division; and performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree; five years’ professional experience in a public, private, or court-related environment, which shall have included experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing program activity, two years of which shall have been in management and/or administrative capacity; master’s degree may be substituted for one year of professional experience as indicated; law degree may be substituted for two years of professional experience as indicated; additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis may be substituted for education. Salary range: $58,401 - $74,043. (1994)

JUSTICE COURT OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Bullhead City, Arizona. Duties: upon direction of the Mohave County court administrator, manage daily administrative, supervisory, and technical functions of the court; plan, schedule, and coordinate activities; supervise and evaluate six subordinate staff; assist in preparing and monitoring budget; administer and ensure compliance with court policies and procedures; and serve as liaison to court, county, and justice-related organizations. Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent and three or more years of progressively responsible administrative professional or technical experience in a court or justice-related organization, including at least one year of supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications: college degree in business or related field and excellent organizational, analytical, human relations, and communications skills. Salary: $20,821 - $27,997. (1994)

JUSTICE COURT OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Mohave County, Kingman, Arizona. Duties: under direction of Mohave county court administrator, manages daily administrative, supervisory, and technical functions of the court; plans, schedules, and coordinates activities; supervises and evaluates twelve subordinate staff; assists in preparing and monitoring budget; administers and ensures compliance with court policies and procedures; and serves as liaison to court, county, and justice-related organizations, departments, and agencies. Qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent and three or more years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, or technical experience in a court- or justice-related organization including at least one year supervisory experience, college degree in business or related field, and excellent organizational, analytical, human relations, and communications skills preferred. Salary range: $20,821 - $27,997. (1994)

MANAGER OF COURT SERVICES:17th Circuit Court of Michigan for Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Duties: manage several community correctional service programs for all courts in Kent County (pretrial case supervision; fast-track, bond-release programs; and post-dispositional community service programs); plan, organize, and manage all court service programs; write and monitor grants; oversee departmental budget; and personnel management for a staff of 21. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, correctional administration, or related human services field (a combination of training and experience may be substituted for required degree); three years’ administrative experience in the criminal justice system or a human services delivery system with at least two years in a supervisory role. Salary range: up to $40,000. (1994)

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