Court Administrator: Small jurisdiction

(Archived Job Descriptions Pre 2000)

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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