Court Administrator: Small Jurisdiction

(Archived Job Descriptions Pre 2007)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: City of Dublin, OH. Summary: As part of a dynamic, fast-paced achievement-oriented organization with a culture distinguished by its participative style of leadership, strong customer service orientation, and commitment to the core values of Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service, the successful candidate will manage the administrative functions and activities of the City’s Mayor’s Court. Duties: Responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing administrative practices, policies, and procedures for the Court and its assigned personnel; overseeing the probation, diversion and community service programs and records management function; facilitating the scheduling and administration of the Court docket; serving as liaison between the Division of Police, Department of Law, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and/or Magistrate and Court staff; arranging and directing appropriate security measures for the Court; and serving as a member of the City’s Records Commission. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Administrative Services and will supervise a staff comprised of five professional, technical, and administrative support employees. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field and considerable managerial/supervisory experience with the enforcement of administrative and legal regulations in a Court or other criminal justice agency environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must posses a team-oriented, participative leadership style; a creative problem-solving approach; knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and concepts of social service counseling and human relations and the ability to relate these to violations of law; and superior interpersonal, human relations, and verbal/written communication skills. Salary: $49,520 - $72,424. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR 2: Polk County Circuit Court, Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). Summary: As the Trial Court Administrator (TCA) for the Polk County Circuit Court, the incumbent will provide administration of all non-judicial court services mandated by statute and OJD’s Policy for the Circuit Court in Polk County. The TCA position is statutorily created and responsible for the care, custody, and control of court records. The TCA reports to the Presiding Judge and has full authority for all aspects of personnel, budget, financial accounting, management of information services, purchasing, capital asset management, and technical aspects of court operations such as accounting, security, case flow management, safety, facilities management, jury, court records, pretrial release, and archives. The TCA is responsible for strategic planning, policy implementation, and court operations including analyzing operating processes, administering a budget of approximately $3.5 million biennially and managing a staff of 22. Duties: The TCA supervises all court operations staff for the Polk County Circuit Court, including judicial support staff, 1 supervisor, and lead clerks. The TCA is an integral link between the court and the Office of the State Court Administrator, local Bar, adult and juvenile probation departments, local law enforcement agencies, juvenile and adult services providers, and a variety of civic organizations, the public in general, and the media. The TCA is responsible for implementing and complying with laws and policies, promoting public awareness and education about the court system, ensuring integrity of the criminal, civil, and juvenile justice systems, initiating and evaluating new service delivery techniques, acting as liaison and presenter of information among the court’s three judges, local and statewide officials, service providers and civic leaders. The TCA is also an integral link with local, Judicial Department, legislative and state agencies to develop a clear vision of the Oregon court system and the Polk County Circuit Court. The TCA is responsible to create and advocate for enabling legislation, and to work in collaboration and partnership with state and local agencies, the Bar and the public to promote justice services. In addition to these duties, the position is also responsible for performing the more complex work of the court as well as all administrative duties. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in court administration, business or public administration or closely related discipline and two years of recent management experience preferably gained in managing/performing court operations. A Juris doctorate or Master’s degree in Court, Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of the Required experience. Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent professional-level court administration or management experience on a year-for-year basis. Preference may be given to applicants with recent professional-level court administration, extensive supervisory, or managerial experience; and who possess a working knowledge of (“hands-on” experience with) multiple areas of court operations within the Oregon Judicial Department or another similar state court system. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous Public Sector managerial experience is desirable if no previous court experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving skills; adaptability to a multi-faceted fast-paced environment are also required. Salary: $4,652 - $6,547 monthly. (2006)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Unified Judicial System, Grand Forks, ND. Summary: Under the direction of the state court administrator, the court administrator plans, organizes and directs court administrative activities for all courts within one of the four state administrative unites. This positions serves as manager to a large staff engaged in providing service to high-volume and complex caseloads including comprehensive district-wide programs, juvenile, and court administrative services. As the senior administrative position within the administrative unit, the position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in all administrative areas with emphasis on the development and implementation of efficient and cohesive administrative processes. Staff oversight is provided through subordinate supervisors within the administrative unit. Duties: Include, but are not limited to: The management of juvenile, fiscal, docket and case flow, jury, records, personnel, facilities, data processing and various district or state-wide functions. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting. Preference will be given to those individuals who have a master’s degree in judicial administration and have completed the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Executive Development Program (CEDP). Salary: $4,507 - $7,100 per month. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: North Carolina Superior Court, District 4A & 4B (Onslow, Duplin, Jones, and Sampson Counties). Summary: The NC Judicial Branch seeks a qualified individual to work as a Trial Court Administrator. Duties: Duties include the administration of case management and calendaring systems for civil cases in both Superior and District Court; administration of the jury management system; preparation of various statistical reports; and supervision of staff personnel. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Judicial Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in public service, business, or the courts with at least one of the three years experience in managing people and/or programs; or Master’s degree in related field (or law degree) with at least one year experience managing people and/or programs. (2006)

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: 8th Judicial District, Utah. Duties: Provides administrative support to judges, manages support operations including 30+ professional and technical staff, special services, budget, facilities, probation services, and court security. Serves as liaison with government agencies, the bar, news media and the community. Qualifications: The successful candidate will posses a B.S. Degree & 6 years of related management experience or graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus 4 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Knowledge of court procedures, case management, HR management practices, accounting/budgeting procedures, information technology, contract negotiation/administration and legislative processes is necessary, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Salary: $26.65 - $42.26/hr. (2006)

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide a broad range of management and administrative services to the Superior, Juvenile, State, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. Duties: Supervising assigned staff, designing, developing, monitoring case management systems and implementing Court Programs. Additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Admini8stration, Court Administration, or five years administrative or supervisory experience in public sector management, court administration, or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A Masters degree in Public Administration is preferred or can be substituted with a successfully completed course of study provided by the Institute for Court Management, National Association for Court Management, National Center for State Courts or other accredited programs. Supervisory experience required. Must have a valid State of Georgia driver’s license. Knowledge of legal practices, policies, and procedures; Knowledge of development and administration of operations and staff plan; Knowledge of criminal and civil justice systems; Knowledge of Georgia Court rules and practices; Knowledge of budgeting principles; Knowledge of grant application and management, and records management; Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities for self and staff; Ability to supervise and train staff, develop performance goals and measures; Ability to read, understand, and interpret federal and state laws, local ordinances and codes, case law, legal handbooks and other related materials. Salary: $49,095 - $73,643 depending on qualifications. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Port St. Lucie, FL. Summary: The Trail Court Administrator (TCA) is an executive management position responsible for the administration of trial court operations, programs, and services including financial and budget services, strategic and operational planning, information technology and communications, security, personnel, facilities, capital projects, and public relations/public information. Duties: The TCA prepares the circuit court budget for state and county government appropriations, negotiates contracts with public and private vendors, manages a broad variety of court programs including mediation, Guardian Ad Litem, juvenile diversion, jury management, case management, court reporting, court interpreters, drug court, teen court, and elder court, plans and coordinates capital projects, and coordinates media access and serves as the public information officer for the court. The TCA is also responsible for long range and strategic planning for developing and implementing court technology initiatives, and maximizing judicial resources. Working relationships are established with judges, state attorneys, public defenders, clerk, judicial commissions, committees, and conferences, other state and federal courts (including the Supreme Court), community organizations and councils, local municipality and county government, state agencies, sheriffs' offices, and the public. The TCA is appointed by a majority of the judges of the trial court and reports directly to the chief judge. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in court administration, public administration, business administration, management, or a related area, and six years of professional experience in court administration, government administration, or in a position of executive leadership, three years of which were in a supervisory position. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for three years of the non supervisory experience. A Masters Degree or certification by the Institute for Court Management, may substitute for two years of the non supervisory experience. Salary: $79,763.76 (Annually) *Benefit Package Available. (2006)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Albuquerque, NM. Summary: Court Administrator is an at-will senior management position hired by the Court Judges and supervised by the Chief Judge. Administers and manages a 24/7 high-volume, multi-faceted court of limited original jurisdiction. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not confined to managing multiple operational shifts of employees engaged in case initiation, file maintenance, bond posting, customer service, tracking and compliance, educational service, background investigation, client supervision, mediation, courtroom support, jury orientation and management, interpreter services and administrative functions supporting court judges in the disposition of court cases; exercising fiduciary responsibilities over the Court’s $77 million capital outlay, $6.8 million fixed asset inventory, $12.5 million personal services budget and over $35 million in revenues collected from case filings numbering over 200,000 per year; developing, institutionalizing and monitoring specialized pre-adjudication and post sentencing court programs such as Mediation, Domestic Violence Early Intervention, Pre-Trial Supervision, NCIC and Background Investigation Unit, Community Services, Drug Court, Probation, DWI School and Driver Improvement School to allow for sentencing options; and representing the Court before local governmental bodies, interest and advocacy groups, the media and the State Legislature. May perform other duties in order to meet the operational needs of the Court. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field with ten years of advanced managerial experience that must have included budget, finance, procurement, human resources, property management and contracts administration including five years of supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education. (One year of experience equals 30 semester hours.) Education may not substitute for supervisory experience. Judicial or court supervisory experience preferred. A post-offer background check is required. (2006)

CRIMINAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Tarrant County District Courts, TX. Duties: Implements Differentiated Felony Case Management (DFCM). Manages office of attorney appointments, grand jury bailiffs, auxiliary district court coordinators, DIRECT program staff and mental health diversion program staff. Supervises attorney for indigent clients appointment projects (SB7). Attends, represents or acts as liaison for criminal judges at meetings of Commissioners Court, IT steering committee, telephone sub-committee, Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Bail Bond Board, and Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Acts as liaison with County departments – CSCD, IT, Juvenile Probation, District Clerk, County Clerk , Sheriff’s Facilities, and Pretrial Release. Monitors caseload trends, court workload measures and attorney appointments for indigent clients. Compiles statistics/data and prepares reports. Performs research. Assists in preparing court budgets. Assists in preparing grants. Prepares and acts as repository for death penalty case calendar. Acts as liaison with extra county officials and agencies, extra city judges and justices of the peace. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum of eight years of management experience. IT experience and public speaking experience preferred. Salary: $2,815.90 - $3,079.49 Bi-weekly. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, Mendocino County. Summary: The Court is seeking a highly qualified individual to direct administration of non-judicial activities. Duties: Under authority of Mendocino Court judges, and supervision of the Presiding Judge, 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 Court Executive Officer (CEO) will also function as Clerk of the Court. Qualifications: 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 five years of progressively responsible court administration 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: $126,786. (2005)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: New Mexico. Judicial Branch, Third Judicial District Court. Summary: The Third Judicial District Court is accepting applications for the position of Court Administrator 3. Duties: This is an unclassified full-time position which works under administrative direction from the Chief Judge, manages all administrative activities and facilities of a district court, including the management of court programs and the clerk’s office, human resource management, fiscal administration, budgeting, and speaking before legislative and local government bodies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field, with seven years of advanced managerial experience that includes budgeting, finance, procurement, human resources and contracts administration, including three years of supervisory experience. Experience may be substituted for education. (One year of experience equals 30 semester hours). Education may not substitute for supervisory experience. Salary: $57,696 - $68,514. (2005)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: (This position serves in a small to mid-sized jurisdiction.) Summary: Under administrative direction, manages all activities and facilities of a court and directly supervises subordinate staff. Develops and presents budget requests before legislative and local governments. Participates in short and long-term planning for the court. Duties: Plans, organizes and coordinates the work and hires, trains, evaluates and disciplines staff. Prepares and submits courts operating budget. Analyzes court dockets and operations and develops and implements processes to improve case management and court services. Develops local rules, policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison to the state legislature, county and city governments, law enforcement agencies and the media. Provides testimony to the state legislature. Oversees facilities management and planning including allocating space, overseeing maintenance and modifications, awarding service contracts and negotiating leases. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field and three years experience in court management including two years of supervisory experience.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Tenth Judicial District, Elk River, Minnesota. Summary: The position serves as the administrative head of the court system in the county and has primary responsibility for ensuring that all elements of the system function effectively and efficiently. Work is performed independently and requires legal and technical knowledge as well as advanced administrative skills. Qualifications: Five to eight years of progressively responsible management/administrative level experience with at leaves three years in supervisory capacity in court administration, public administration, or a related field. A degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred, with course work in Business/Public/Judicial Administration, or related field. Salary: $50,884 - $76,325. (2004)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Position in Ingham County District Court, Mason, Michigan. Duties: Under general direction of the Chief Judge, has responsibility for research, development and implementation of all non-judicial court policy. Produces reports, statistical analysis, long and short range plans as well as budget preparation and monitoring. Supervise District Court staff including the Probation Department. Will be responsible as the liaison to and for the court in making contacts and presentations to county offices, legislative bodies, court agencies, criminal justice agencies, media, bar association groups and the general public. Will be responsible for employee and labor relations functions involving recruitment, hiring, training, staff assignments, discipline, and grievance procedures. May be asked to take part in collective bargaining negotiations within the court. Will develop and oversee the “on-line computerization” of District Court operation. Manages actions related to court appointed attorneys, jurors and records management. Will perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five to seven years continuous and progressively more responsible related court or legal work experience required. (2004)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 20th Judicial District, Pennsylvania. Duties: The senior management position is responsible for the management of administrative functions of the 20th Judicial District including fiscal management, personnel management, case flow management, jury utilization and management, research and planning and public relations. Selected candidate will exhibit flexibility, creative leadership, and an ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Work is performed with a high degree of independence while exercising sound judgment under the general direction of the Presiding Judge. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration; and two years experience in court management or three years carried office management work including experience in budgeting, procurement, and personnel management. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. Salary Range: $28,303-37,743. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: St. Clair County Court in Port Huron, Minnesota. Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Judge, manages all administrative functions of the Court. Duties: Directs staff responsible for the processing of traffic, civil and criminal cases, assist coordination of court security and fulfilling other non-judicial functions. Responsible for personnel management, fiscal management, case flow management, jury utilization, research and planning, facilities management, and other important administrative functions. The Court Administrator is also responsible for the supervision and implementation of court appointed attorney process in providing services to indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor offenses as directed by the Chief Judge. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field or a Juris Doctor in addition to three years of experience in responsible management position, including training in administration; also acceptable is four years of progressively responsible experience in Court Administration, preferably District Court Administration. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Redwood County , Redwood Falls , Minnesota . Duties: managing the court system and supervising all office positions. Independent judgment, initiative, and discretion are required. Qualifications: Prefer four-year degree in business/public/judicial administration or related field. Prefer five years of management/administrative level experience with 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Annual Salary Range: $25,737 - $43,199. (1999)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Cottonwood County , Windom, Minnesota . Duties: managing the court system and supervising all office positions. Independent judgment, initiative, and discretion are required. Qualifications: prefer four-year degree in business/public/judicial administration or related field. Prefer five years of management/administrative level experience with 3 years in a supervisory capacity. Annual Salary Range: $26,837 - $36,785. (1999)

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COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Mariposa County ($62,500/annum + benefits). Situated on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada and home of Yosemite Valley , Mariposa is a growing foothill and mountain county that offers a unique and beautiful place to work. Summary: This management classification performs administrative, budgetary and management duties as required to oversee the operations of the consolidated courts. It is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree with substantial course work in court, public or business administration or a closely related field and 4 years of progressively responsible administrative experience working for a California court which includes at least 2 years of formal supervisory experience. Graduation from the Institute for Court Management Fellows Program and a working knowledge of JALAN is highly desirable. Additional responsible administrative/management experience working for a California court may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years; however, the required minimum two years of college (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) must demonstrate substantial qualifying coursework. (1999)

COURT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER: Sonoma County Courts, Santa Rosa , California . Duties: Plans, organizes and directs administrative support activities for the Courts, including personnel, accounting, collections, and budgeting. Incumbent also provides internal consultation on complex management, financial, automation, and personnel issues; coordinates and participates in analytical studies addressing administrative issues; supervises fiscal and other administrative support staff. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, personnel, administrative or fiscal staff position, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory role. Managerial and budget experience in a governmental setting is essential. Significant knowledge of court functions and operations is highly desirable. A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, accounting, economics, or a related field is highly desirable. Monthly salary range: $4,472 - $5,437. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Mille Lacs County , Milaca , Minnesota . Duties: include budgetary, financial, and personnel management for the court system. Independent judgment, initiative and discretion is mandatory. Complete job description is available from Judicial District Administration. Qualifications: Five to eight years of management/administrative level experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity in court/public administration or related field. Four-year degree in judicial/business/public administration or related area preferred. Annual salary range: $32,239 - $40,082. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Olmsted County , Rochester , Minnesota . Duties: Serves as the administrative head of the district court. Responsible for oversight of all non-judicial activities of the court, including personnel management, fiscal administration, automation technology and information management. Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree with emphasis in business, public, judicial administration or a related field; and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in court administration, public administration, or related field with at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Annual salary range: $42,079 - $65,129. (1998)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Rock County , Luverne , Minnesota . Duties: include managing the court system and supervising all office positions. Independent judgment, initiative, and discretion are required. Qualifications: prefer four-year degree in business/public, judicial administration or related field. Desired experience includes five years of management/administrative level experience with three years in a supervisory capacity. Annual salary range: $32,100 - $45,696. (1998)

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATION: Snohomish County , Washington . Duties: plan, direct, coordinate and manage the operation of the consolidated Snohomish County District Court. The Director is responsible for directing the court administrative functions and non-judicial personnel; and developing, implementing and applying court policies, procedures and rules governing the administrative functions of the court and non-judicial personnel. The Director works under the authority of the judges of the Snohomish County District Court and under the supervision of the presiding judge. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, judicial administration or closely related field, and five years of increasingly responsible experience in court administration or criminal justice program administration. Relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirement. Annual salary: $75,000 - $80,000, DOQ, plus medical/dental, retirement, and leave benefits. (1998)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR: District Court, Kandiyohi County , Willmar , Minnesota . Summary: Looking for a professionally rewarding career in a progressive regional center with a variety of recreational, education and cultural opportunities? Kandiyohi County , MN (where the Lakes Begin) is seeking applicants for the county court administrator position. Duties: include responsibilities for case flow, personnel, financial, jury, records, and facilities management for the District Court. There are three chambered judges in the county and 12 staff members in the court administrator’s office. The successful candidate should have excellent people and computer skills, a good sense of humor, and value an appropriate balance between work and family. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree desired with course work in business/public/judicial administration. Master’s degree is preferred. Annual salary up to $54,037. (1997)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Todd County , Long Prairie, Minnesota . Duties: budgetary, financial, and personnel management for the court system. Independent judgment, initiative and discretion is mandatory. Complete job description is available from Judicial District Administration. Qualifications: Five to eight years of management/administrative level experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity in court/public administration or related field. Four-year degree in judicial/business/public administration or related area preferred. Annual salary range: $27,834 - $42,536. (1997)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: County of Humboldt , Eureka , CA. Duties: Responsible for managing and administering all non-judicial administrative matters for the Humboldt Superior and Municipal Court, under the general direction of the Presiding Judge of the Court. The Court has fully implemented all requirements and mandates of the Judicial Council and has established a consolidated calendar, Family court, and other elements of coordinated judicial administration. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience as a Court Administrator/Executive Officer or Clerk of the Court, or a minimum of eight years of management experience in a highly responsible administrative position within a trial court system. Annual salary range: $60,000 - $75,000, negotiable with the judges, depending on qualifications. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: State of Oregon , Judicial Department, Seventh Judicial District. Summary: This position serves as administrator for Hood River , Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler counties. These counties, located in north central Oregon, cover a 6,696 square mile area and encompass rivers, forests, mountains, farmlands, ports, and unique geological formations; offering an abundance of outdoor activities. Agriculture and tourism dominate the economy. The administrator manages courts located in Hood River (population 4,725), The Dalles (population 11,325) Moro (population 285), Condon (population 725) and Fossil (population 465). Duties: Reporting directly to the Presiding Judge, the trial court administrator is responsible for all aspects of administrative operations, including case processing, policy implementation and monitoring, long-range planning, an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million, space and facilities, financial accounting, property and procurement, and management of a staff of 23 through subordinate supervisors. The trial court administrator is also responsible for developing and maintaining a broad range of automation applications, and serves as the court’s liaison to the public, the bar, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications: Master’s degree in judicial administration, public administration or a closely related field plus two years of increasingly responsible management-level experience. Prior court experience is highly desirable. Related management experience may be substituted for the master’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Monthly salary range: $3,708 - $4,733. (1997)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Berkeley- Albany Court . The Alameda County Administratively Consolidated Trial Courts (ACTC) is accepting resumes for the above job opening. Duties: Directs administrative, personnel and operations functions; coordinates the preparation and administration of a trial court budget; 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. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor of Arts degree in judicial, public or business administration or a related field and at least two years of administrative management experience including staff supervision or some combination of education and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. An advanced degree in a related field and court/legal experience are desirable. Bi-weekly salary range: $2,339 - $3,049 plus Management Benefit Package. (1996)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Clay County, Moorhead, Minnesota. Duties: budgetary, financial, and personnel management for the court system. Independent judgment, initiative and discretion is mandatory. Complete job description is available from Judicial District Administration. Qualifications: five to eight years of management/administrative level experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity in court/public administration or related field. Four year degree in judicial/business/public administration or related area preferred. (1995)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR:The Court of Common Pleas of Stark County , Canton , Ohio . Duties: serves the Board of Judges making agendas, recording minutes, and implementing policy decisions and local rules of court; oversees technology development for the entire court; on a daily basis responsible for management of the General Division (including personnel, fiscal management including budget preparation and justification, jury, and facility management); and responsible for intergovernmental, media, and public relations. Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably an M.P.A., M.B.A., or other advanced academic training. Management or experience in an administrative capacity is preferred. Salary: dependent upon qualifications, with excellent benefits in low cost-of-living area. No relocation or interview expenses can be paid. (1995)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Snake River Basin Adjudication, District Court, Twin Falls , Idaho . Duties: responsible for managing all non-legal aspects of the SRBA District Court, including human resources, fiscal administration, automation/technology and information management. The court is a highly automated environment. Qualifications: five years of experience or equivalent required in the areas listed above. Master’s degree in court administration or related field preferred. Salary up to $45,500. (1995)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Mahnomen County (population 5,100), Mahnomen , Minnesota . The Court Administrator’s office has four employees and is part of the Ninth Judicial District served by 20 District Court Judges. There is one resident Judge in Mahnomen County . Duties: serves as administrator of all state courts in Mahnomen County; complies with all court orders and insures their proper and timely execution; maintains secure custody of all legal records, cash securities and court exhibits; carries out all duties and responsibilities mandated by statute, rules of court and judicial system policy; assumes responsibility for all administrative and clerical functions of the court administrator’s office; assumes responsibility for all financial aspects of court operations; prepares and manages budgets; responsible for administering the court personnel system; and performs other related duties as may be assigned. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business/public/judicial administration or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in court administration, public administration, or related field with at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Annual salary range: $25,300 - $32,000. (1995)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Roseau County , Minnesota . Offices are located in Roseau , Minnesota . Duties: serves as administrator of all state courts in the county; ensures timely compliance with court orders; maintains custody of legal records; prepares budgets and oversees financial operations; administers the court personnel system. Qualifications: bachelor's degree in business, public, or judicial administration, or a related field; or a high-school diploma or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible experience in public or court administration, including at least three years of supervisory experience. Salary: $26,000 - $35,000. (1994)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Columbiana County , Lisbon , Ohio . The administrator will be working for two common pleas court judges and supervising a staff of 18. Duties: manage personnel, fiscal matters, court calendar, data-processing, jury, space, equipment, public information, reporting, records, intergovernmental matters, and secretarial services; and perform research and advisory services. Qualifications: required bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration, or law degree with management training, plus two to three years' experience; graduate degree a plus. Salary: $25,000 - $45,000. (1994)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Ninth Judicial District, Aitkin County , Bemidji , Minnesota . Duties: serves as administrator of all state courts; complies with all court orders and ensures their proper and timely execution; maintains secure custody of all legal records, cash securities, and court exhibits; carries out all duties and responsibilities mandated by statute, rules of court, and judicial system policy; assumes responsibility for all administrative and clerical functions of the court administrator’s office; assumes responsibility for all financial aspects of court operations; prepares and manages budgets; responsible for administering the court personnel system; and performs other related duties as may be assigned. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree with emphasis in business/public/judicial administration or related field, or high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in court administration, public administration, or related field with at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Salary range: $24,000 - $36,000. (1994)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois . The incumbent manages court operations on a circuit wide basis; supervises non-judicial personnel; manages caseload, jury, and fiscal matters; and oversees security and space planning. Qualifications: include demonstrated experience in budgeting, planning, and problem solving; the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate court programs; and a degree in public administration, court administration, or law. Appropriate experience of ten or more years in a supervisory position in court administration may substitute for degree. (1994)

SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Pierce County Superior Court, Tacoma , Washington . Duties: administer and review the daily operation of the superior court; assist the judges in developing goals and objectives for the court; propose job descriptions and procedural requirements; supervise personnel; evaluate personnel policies and make recommendations; represent the court in dealing with other departments, agencies, and groups; maintain records; prepare financial statistical reports; develop orientation, training, and development programs for employees; prepare annual budget; and recommend and maintain effective case management procedures. Qualifications: an undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably with major emphasis in judicial, public, or business administration, and five or more years of experience, preferably in a court (general jurisdiction) environment. Any combination of experience/education that would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position will substitute for the recruiting requirements. Salary range: $53,927 - $72,818. (1994)

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