Trial Court Administrator Job Descriptions

Trial Court Administrator: Large Jurisdiction

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: LARGE JURISDICTION GENERAL DESCRIPTION . (This is the highest level court administrator and serves a large jurisdiction) Summary: Under administrative direction, manages all activities and facilities and directly supervises subordinate management staff. Develops and presents budget requests before legislative bodies and local governments. Participates in short and long-term planning for the court. Duties: Plans, organizes and coordinates functions related to fiscal programs, budget, human resources, information systems and various court programs. Hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate 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 eight years experience in court management including three years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of human resource management, information systems and facilities management; legislative processes; budgeting rules, regulations, policies and procedures; auditing and financial management methods; and customer service practices.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Administrative Services Department, Municipal Court. Salem, OR. Summary: Responsible for professional administration of Municipal Court operations.  Plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Municipal Court including non-judicial functions of the court system, personnel management, development and implementation of policy and procedures, budgeting, case-flow management, responding to public inquiries and record maintenance. Duties: Duties include developing the strategic plan for the division; developing, reviewing, approving and implementing administrative court operations, work plans, services, policies, procedures and reports; managing the court information system; developing and maintaining collection program policies and procedures; ensuring that systems are developed and maintained for management of court finances, records, space, cash flow, juries and operations; preparing, recommending and monitoring budget for the division; developing and analyzing reports which accurately track court statistics and benchmarks. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, judicial administration, business administration or a closely related field; and five years experience in municipal court administration or in a related field or, any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the classification. Must have Law Enforcement Data Systems Certification. Salary: $4,312 - $5,522 monthly + benefits (2009).

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Administrative Office of the Courts. Miami, FL. Summary: The Trial Court Administrator develops and implements strategic plans and administrative policies for the judiciary, and represents the judiciary in dealing with the legislative and executive branches of state and county government. The Trial Court Administrator is selected by the chief judge subject to concurrence by a majority vote of the circuit and county judges of the circuit. Duties: Directs executive level staff in the areas of court operations, budget and accounting,technology, emergency management and human resources; Oversees court programs and services, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures, policy, regulations and statutes; Develops policies and procedures in consultation with senior management and general counsel to ensure efficient and economical organizational operations; Collaborates with senior management to develop strategic plans and capital projects; oversees and coordinates implementation of plans to ensure adherence to organizational standards, policy and procedures; Presents and defends budget requirements; collaborates on development of capital budgets; oversees fiscal activities to ensure proper accounting controls and to review and approve expenditures; directs the preparation of the circuit’s budget for state and county government appropriations; negotiates contracts with public and private vendors; Oversees staffing standards, recruitment, selection, training, counseling, disciplining and terminations; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; Oversees and directs information technology to ensure provision of useful systems and to increase productivity; oversees web site development, maintenance and support; oversees long range and strategic planning for developing and implementing court technology initiatives, and maximizing judicial resources; Directs facility management, including facility security, construction and/or reconstruction, and maintenance of facility; Manages administrative matters such as preparing reports or correspondence, conducting special studies or research, developing and administering training, or providing for staff technical or professional growth; Liaisons with public and private agencies regarding organizational programs and services; participates in communications and media relations to promote the organization; Attends and/or conducts staff, board, committee, task force and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information; attends technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills; Establishes and maintains working relationships with judges, state attorneys, public defenders, clerks, 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. 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 five years of professional experience in court administration or government administration, including knowledge of the Florida Court System and five years in a supervisory capacity. A Juris Doctorate, Master’s Degree or certification by the Institute for Court Management may substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience. Salary: $116,147 (2009).

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Vermont Supreme Court, Office of the Court Administrator. Montpelier, VT. Summary: The Vermont Supreme Court invites applications and nominations for the position of Court Administrator.  Under the direction of the Supreme Court, the Court Administrator is responsible for the overall management of the court system, develops and implements strategic plans and administrative policies for the Judiciary, and represents the Judiciary in dealing with the legislative and executive branches of state government. Vermont’s Judiciary is currently engaged in several major initiatives designed to improve services to the citizenry while also increasing efficiency and reducing costs. The Court seeks an exceptional individual with a strong record of accomplishment, fiscal experience, administrative skills and change management to provide leadership at a key point in the history of Vermont’s judicial system. The Vermont court system sustains a high level of integrity, a clear sense of purpose and mission, and a commitment to meet the needs of the citizens of its state. Looking to the future, the system also will need to respond to essential challenges and opportunities. Duties: Among others, these include: implementation of a new electronic case flow management system; consideration and implementation of proposals being made by the Commission on Judicial Operation related to the potential consolidation or restructuring of court and staff functions; the economic challenges facing the state and the Vermont Court system as a result of sharply reduced tax revenues; and the need to strengthen communications throughout the court system. Qualifications: Qualifications include, among others: a minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree and ten years of executive level management experience; and preferred qualifications of a Juris Doctor degree, or admission to the Vermont Bar through completion of a four-year law office study, or a Master’s degree in business, public, or court administration; and at least five years of court management experience. Additionally, the candidate should have experience managing complex budgets and managing technological change, experience with strategic planning, and the capacity for effective communication, both internally and externally. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of the Judiciary’s five case management divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Municipal and Probation as well as certain automated trial court services in New Jersey's unified court system. This key manager reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Courts. Duties: The Director, Office of Trial Court Services provides direction to five assistant directors and two section chiefs, and must have the ability to effectuate the Judiciary’s policymaking needs related to case flow processing, and to oversee the management of critical programs in a fast paced environment. The selected candidate must be conversant with and skilled in legal principles, case flow processing, management principles, and intergovernmental dynamics. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services must be able to contribute to the ongoing development of the strategic vision and direct the implementation of the strategic plan of the State Judiciary. The selected candidate must possess an organizational awareness, an understanding of the organizational structure, and an ability to function effectively within a complex structure. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of management experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. (Applicants should provide specific information that demonstrates relevant experience in each of the specified areas.) Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional 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 as indicated above. Experience in leading a major division or unit of a large organization and possession of a JD degree is preferred. Salary: $109,648 – $137,821. (2009)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: State of Georgia, Tenth Judicial Administrative District. Athens, GA. Summary:  The Tenth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia, located in East Central Georgia is seeking a regional court administrator to assist the District Council of Superior Court Judges and its Administrative Judge in a wide range of non-judicial functions relevant to trial court operations. Duties:  [The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.] Under the direction of the Administrative Judge the Administrator is responsible for providing administrative, budgetary, managerial and technical support to all superior courts within the 21 county district, and to other courts as requested; collecting and evaluating relevant caseload and other statistical data; recommending and implementing innovative programs and procedures to improve court operations; developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with governmental officials, bar associations and other court related agencies and officials on a local, regional and state level; managing personnel, equipment and other resources as appropriate; preparing grant applications; and performing other related or assigned duties. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an accredited law school, along with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in judicial or governmental administration, OR,  a master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration, and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in judicial or governmental administration. Specialized training by the Institute of Court Management or comparable organization may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement. Starting Salary: $84,000. (2009)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 12th Judicial District, State of Michigan. Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Judge, manages all administrative functions of the Court, including budgeting and financial administration, personnel and employee relations, systems planning, records management, caseflow management, jury utilization, facilities and equipment, and other administrative areas. Directs a staff responsible for the processing of traffic, civil, and criminal cases, providing probation services, collecting monies owed the Court, and fulfilling other court management functions. Serves as a back-up Magistrate. Duties: As manager of all non-judicial staff, is responsible for hiring, training, assigning work, approving leaves, reviewing and evaluating performance, and dealing with employee relations issues. Reviews and analyzes existing operations and procedures, develops and implements changes to eliminate, simplify and/or improve efficiency and reduce costs. Develops policies and procedures and recommends major changes to the Judges. Prepares court budget subject to judicial approval. Oversees and approves the purchase of forms, supplies, furniture and equipment. Responsible for monitoring expenses and revenues and reallocating resources as necessary. Responsible for development of an accounting system and ensuring proper management and distribution of funds. Serves as systems administrator for the Court, includes overseeing support of midrange and PC based systems, and is responsible for system certification, policies, security, and administering the network. Serves as liaison to State, and trouble-shoots system  problems. Qualifications: Equivalent of a Bachelors degree in business administration, public administration, or other area related to court administration. Prefer a Masters, JD, or graduate of the Institute for Court Management.

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: South Dakota Unified Judicial System. Pierre, SD. Summary: Manages and directs administrative activities for the UJS, including budget and fiscal preparation and personnel, caseflow and jury management to relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks. The incumbent oversees and manages nonjudicial functions of the court, relieving the presiding judge of administrative tasks to include budget and fiscal preparation, personnel, facility, caseflow and jury management as well as liaison with other agencies. Duties: Manages staffing and personnel of various departments in the circuit court system, processes new position requests, maintains personnel files, payroll authorization and classification requests; reviews staff assignments; manages grievance procedures and disciplinary actions prior to presiding judge’s resolution to ensure effective administration of department activities. Reviews departmental budget requests, creates and submits final circuit court budget, expends funds based on voucher requests and within budgetary confinements to ensure cost effective departmental management. Directs and implements a system of caseflow management, schedules space and personnel for court hearing to ensure efficiency of court proceedings. Maintains caseload information utilizing the data collection efforts of the various computer-based systems and generates reports to the court and others to ensure the efficient use of court resources. Serves as circuit court liaison in dealing with local, state and private agencies to ensure efficient administration of circuit court services. Coordinates jury management and related systems. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field. Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development preferred. Five years experience in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $55,294.50 - $82,941.76. (2009)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINSTRATOR II: Fourth Judicial Circuit, Unified Judicial System. Deadwood, SD. Summary: This position manages and directs administrative activities for the UJS, including budget and fiscal preparation and personnel, caseflow and jury management to relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks for an 8-county circuit including three circuit judges, one magistrate judge, eight clerk of courts offices, and the court services staff.  Directs and implements a system of caseflow management, schedules space and personnel for court hearing to ensure efficiency of court proceedings. Maintains caseload information utilizing the data collection efforts of the various computer-based systems and generates reports to the court and others to ensure the efficient use of court resources. Duties: Duties may include: managing staffing and personnel of various departments in the circuit court system; processing new position requests; serves as circuit court liaison in dealing with local, state, and private agencies; maintaining employee information for personnel files, payroll authorization, and classification requests; reviewing staff assignments; managing grievance procedure and disciplinary actions prior to presiding judge’s resolution; developing the budget for the court concerning the expenditure of state and county money and makes budget presentation for the court to the county commission; scheduling and managing space for court hearings and directing and assigning court personnel; directing and implementing a system of caseflow management; developing jury schedules, processing requests from prospective jurors and orienting juries. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field.  Five years in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred. Salary:  $55,294.50 – $63,588.68. (2009)

COURT EXECUTIVE 4: Office of Trial Court Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a senior level executive with great depth and breadth of experience, the highest level of expertise in strategic planning, and outstanding analytic and communication skills to lead the management of the Judiciary’s five case management divisions: Criminal, Civil, Family, Municipal and Probation as well as certain automated trial court services in New Jersey's unified court system. Duties: This key manager reports directly to the Administrative Director of the Courts. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services provides direction to five assistant directors and two section chiefs, and must have the ability to effectuate the Judiciary’s policymaking needs related to case flow processing, and to oversee the management of critical programs in a fast paced environment. The selected candidate must be conversant with and skilled in legal principles, case flow processing, management principles, and intergovernmental dynamics. The Director, Office of Trial Court Services must be able to contribute to the ongoing development of the strategic vision and direct the implementation of the strategic plan of the State Judiciary. The selected candidate must possess an organizational awareness, an understanding of the organizational structure, and an ability to function effectively within a complex structure. This position entails extensive coordination on a wide variety of subjects with the Executive Branch of New Jersey state government and with leaders throughout the Judiciary. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Seven years of management experience, five of which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional 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 as indicated above. Experience in leading a major division or unit of a large organization and possession of a JD degree is preferred. Salary: $104,010 - $137,821. (2008)

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR – B: Superior Court of Contra Costa, Court Services. CA. Summary: The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is recruiting to fill a vacant Court Services Administrator position.  This position is becoming available due to the impending retirement of the current incumbent.  While the vacant assignment is presently located in the Richmond Branch, the person selected for this position must be available for any assignment at any court location in the County. Duties: Court Services Administrators supervise subordinate Court Managers and work very closely with judicial officers, executives and managers in the Executive Office of the Court, as well as with managers at other court locations. Under the direction of a Deputy Executive Officer, Court Administrators; develop, interpret and implement policies and procedures, local court rules and forms management, plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities and operations of an operational or administrative division and perform related work as required.  Court Administrator’s are currently assigned in the following areas:  branch courts which includes directing and coordinating operational divisions and facility related matters; policy and procedures, local court rules and forms management; and courtroom support which includes oversight of courtroom clerk, court reporters, interpreter services and jury services.   This recruitment may be used to fill other Court Services Administrator assignments that become available. Qualifications: Education:  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, court or judicial administration, or a closely related field; and, Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative, managerial, supervisorial or staff analyst capacity in a trial or appellate court of general jurisdiction, criminal justice, or legal services agency; OR, any combination of education and experience that provides the candidate with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Court Services Administrator. The person appointed to this position must exemplify all the core competencies expected of court managers including being a leader of change, being a leader of people, being results oriented, possessing good business acumen, and being able to build coalitions and communicate effectively with all others. The individual selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal history check- LIVESCAN, conducted through the State of California, Department of Justice. Salary: $88,218 - $107,229. (2008)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: State of Georgia, Eighth Judicial Administrative District. Valdosta, GA. Summary: The Eighth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia, located in Middle Georgia, is seeking a regional court administrator to assist the District Council of Superior Court Judges and its Administrative Judge in a wide range of non-judicial functions relevant to the operation of the Superior Court. Duties:  Under the direction of the Administrative Judge, the District Court Administrator is responsible for providing administrative, budgetary, managerial and technical support to the Superior and Juvenile Courts in the Cordele, Dublin, Middle, Ocmulgee, and Oconee Judicial Circuits; recommending and implementing innovative programs, procedures, and technologies to improve court operations; developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with local county commissions, bar associations, and other court related agencies and officials on a local, regional, and state level; managing personnel, equipment and other resources as appropriate; preparing grant applications; and performing other related or assigned duties.  (* While these duties are normal for this position, they are not intended to be either exclusive or all-inclusive.) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an accredited law school, along with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in judicial or governmental administration, OR a master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration, and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in judicial or governmental administration.  Specialized training by the Institute of Court Management or comparable organization may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement. Salary: $84,000. (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Vermont Supreme Court, Office of Court Administrator. Montpelier, VT. Summary: Under direction of the Vermont Supreme Court, the Court Administrator manages the administrative office, and develops and implements administrative policies and support services for the judicial branch. The judiciary’s annual budget is currently in the range of $35 million dollars.  Managers directly reporting to the Court Administrator include Directors of Administrative Services; Research and Information Services; Court Improvement and Innovation; and Trial Court Operations.  Duties:  Ensures that the Office of Court Administrator and the trial courts have a clear mission, vision and shared values; and develops, with the Supreme Court, the strategic plan for the judiciary.  Ensures court operations and judicial administrative needs are identified, evaluated and incorporated into appropriate long and short range plans; establishes priorities and secures resources to accomplish those priorities. Identifies and addresses financial and operational problems related to legislative action and lobbies for legislative improvements; builds, reviews and approves proposed budgets submitted by the judiciary.  Identifies operations that can benefit from information-technology and ensures implementation of technological improvements. Vermont’s judiciary is going through a process of reforming its structure and operations to improve service to our citizens while increasing efficiency and reducing cost.  The Court Administrator will support the Supreme Court, and a separate Commission recently appointed for that purpose.  The Court Administrator will complete or modify, based on experience, implementation of internal reorganization of the Office of Court Administrator.  The Court Administrator will evaluate, and propose improvements to, the current statewide structure of civil, family, criminal, juvenile and probate courts, work with the legislature for adoption of Court and Commission recommendations and will lead staff at all levels of implementation. The Court Administrator will evaluate and participate in the design, purchase and implementation of a new, statewide case management system that will automate workflow, create an electronic case file and move the judiciary to electronic filing.  The Court Administrator will recommend measures to respond to, modify or meet executive or legislative branch requests for budget reductions in reaction to reduced tax revenues. Qualifications:  Master’s degree in court, public or business administration; related degree or Juris Doctor or licensed to practice law in the State of Vermont; and five years experience in court or equivalent organizational or business management with direct experience in managing budgets of considerable complexity.  Preferred qualifications include experience in strategic and technological enterprise-wide change management. Salary: $122,867. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California County of Colusa. San Francisco, CA. Summary: Under direction from the presiding judge of the Court, the Court Executive Officer provides strategic direction and has overall management authority and responsibility for the non-judicial components of the court system. This is a single at-will position, executive level class, within the trial court organization. The position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the judges and is responsible for providing strategic direction, program and budget development/coordination and goal setting for the non-judicial components of the Court. It is the highest-level non-judicial position in the Court. The Court Executive Officer has overall management authority and responsibility for the smooth and efficient operation of the Court. The position has full supervisory responsibility, directly and through subordinate managers and supervisors, for the Court’s employees.  The position works under the executive direction of the presiding judge and must exercise considerable discretion with respect to assignments and duties.  Errors in work or judgment could result in inefficient operations, poor community relations, or litigation against the Court. Duties: Essential duties include, but are not necessarily limited to: Works closely with the two judges to plan and implement administrative and operational programs and policies for the Court; directs the development and implementation of organizational policies, procedures and goals for the Court, including personnel plans, calendar and case flow management, automated systems and record keeping. Manages staff, directly and through subordinate managers and supervisors. Monitors the effectiveness and results of court operations; directs operational and analytical studies and makes recommendations as appropriate. Manages the preparation and administration of the Court budget, representing the Court in any budgetary matters. Identifies and forecasts the Court’s short and long range needs; determines necessary resources (e.g., equipment and staffing). Represents the Court in major negotiations related to establishment of physical facilities for the Court and the provision of services by vendors. Serves as a liaison for the Court with the Judicial Council, committees of the Legislature, the news media, and State, County, and City officials; attends meetings of special commissions, civil groups and committees of the County as the Court’s representative. Serves as jury commissioner. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in court administration, business or public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in a related field or completion of the National Center for State Courts’ Court Executive Development Program is desirable. Increasingly responsible management experience in a court setting may be substituted for a college education.  Experience: Five or more years of management or administrative experience including a minimum of three years of court or law and justice related experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities. Completion of the Court Executive Development Program may substitute for two years of the required experience. Salary: $92,484.00. (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Reno Justice Court, Reno, Nevada. Duties: The Court Administrator provides leadership, planning, directing, and supervision of the operations of Reno Justice Court. Incumbents are required to design and implement policies and procedures as part of a comprehensive business system to effectively and efficiently support the operations of the Court and the implementation of judicial rulings and/or orders. Responsibilities include case flow management, records management, fiscal administration management, statistical analysis and projections, public relations, technology management, court security management, and personnel management, including the selection, training, evaluation and disciplining of non-judicial staff. Work requires the application of exceptional interpersonal skills, problem solving skills as well as considerable initiative and independent judgment within the framework of a Chief Judge-Court Administrator management model. The Court Administrator works under the general direction of the Chief Judge, and performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved. Qualifications: Five years of experience in court administration and management or public administration and finance, including three years of responsible supervisory experience.  A bachelor's degree in business/public administration, court management, criminal justice or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted at the discretion of the Court. Salary: $82,825 - $111,862. (2008)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINSTRATOR II: Fourth Judicial Circuit, Unified Judicial System. Deadwood, SD. Summary: This position manages and directs administrative activities for the UJS, including budget and fiscal preparation and personnel, caseflow and jury management to relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks for an 8-county circuit including three circuit judges, one magistrate judge, eight clerk of courts offices, and the court services staff.  Directs and implements a system of caseflow management, schedules space and personnel for court hearing to ensure efficiency of court proceedings. Maintains caseload information utilizing the data collection efforts of the various computer-based systems and generates reports to the court and others to ensure the efficient use of court resources. Duties may include: managing staffing and personnel of various departments in the circuit court system; processing new position requests; serves as circuit court liaison in dealing with local, state, and private agencies; maintaining employee information for personnel files, payroll authorization, and classification requests; reviewing staff assignments; managing grievance procedure and disciplinary actions prior to presiding judge’s resolution; developing the budget for the court concerning the expenditure of state and county money and makes budget presentation for the court to the county commission; scheduling and managing space for court hearings and directing and assigning court personnel; directing and implementing a system of caseflow management; and developing jury schedules, processing requests from prospective jurors and orienting juries. Qualifications:  Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field.  Five years in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred. Salary: $55,294.50 - $63,588.68. (2008)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court. Cumming, GA. Summary: Under the general direction of the Chief Judge, the Circuit Court Administrator will plan, organize, direct, monitor and perform court administrative activities of all courts within the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit to include the Superior Court, State Court, Juvenile Court, Probate Court and Magistrate Court. Duties: The Circuit Court Administrator shall be responsible for administration, planning and research, personnel management and training, budgeting, fiscal control and analysis, case flow and facilities, juvenile justice coordination, and other administrative functions.  This position shall be appointed by and will serve at the pleasure of the Chief Judge of the Superior Court. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and graduation from an accredited law school, along with 5 years of progressively responsible experience in judicial or government administration, OR a masters degree from an accredited institution in public, judicial or government administration or related field, and 5 years progressively responsible experience in judicial or government administration. Specialized training in court administration (eq. Fellowship in the Institute for Court Management) is preferred and may be substituted for one year of experience. Salary: $69,812 - $75,000. (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Second Judicial District, Idaho Judicial Branch, AOC. Lewiston, Idaho. Summary: The Trial Court Administrator performs executive, administrative, and management functions under the direction of the Administrative District Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts.  Duties: Duties includes supervising case flow and jury management, security and facility management, human resource management, intergovernmental liaison, public information, community relations, court programs and general court administration, information technology, and management of problem-solving courts, such as drug court, mental health court, and children and family services. Additional duties included: plan, develop and implement long and short range policies, goals, objectives and priorities for the Second Judicial District; identify needed changes, innovations, or problems and make recommendations for procedural or administrative improvements of court services; oversee all statutory functions of the courts; prepare and monitor a budget and manage financial control systems; manage court calendars by analyzing and evaluating pending caseloads and developing effective solutions for calendaring; develop and manage effective jury systems; serve as court liaison with other governmental agencies to coordinate and implement policies, objectives and procedures and foster cooperative working relationships; design and manage uniform record keeping systems and compile and release data on court activities and internal functioning; explain, justify, and defend court activities to community agencies and the media; develop, implement and maintain automated management information systems; and analyze emerging trends and innovations in court administration for applicability in the Second Judicial District. The incumbent must be on-call twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week; work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions; requires travel within the judicial district as well as occasional travel, including overnight travel, outside of the district. Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university; either 1) an advanced degree in judicial, public, or business administration, law, or a closely related field; or 2) a fellowship from the Institute for Court Management; and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in court management or judicial administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $70,000 - $84,975. (2008)

DIRECTOR OF TRIAL COURT OPERATIONS: Office of the Court Administrator, Montpelier, VT. Summary: Managerial, planning, administrative, and policy development work at a professional level involving statewide development, implementation, evaluation, and operational oversight of all operations, services, and programs of the District Court, Family Court, and Judicial Bureau. The position may also provide coordination and oversight of the operations of and services provided by the Superior Courts and the Environmental Court.   Supervision is exercised over Court Managers and Clerks, as well as other professional and administrative staff.  The incumbent will report to the Court Administrator and perform work under the general direction of the Court Administrator, Administrative Judge, and Supreme Court. Duties: Establishes priorities, objectives, and strategies for the Trial Court Operations Division to accomplish the organizational mission and goals established by the Supreme Court.  Within organizational policies and parameters established by the Supreme Court, manages the trial courts’ budgets and the Trial Court Operations Division budget.  Attends Supreme Court administrative meetings when requested by the Court. Monitors trial court operations to ensure that users of the courts are treated well and that court services are accessible and delivered in a timely manner.  Conducts ongoing performance reviews of court activities to assess progress, problem areas, and the need for resources or technology; takes corrective action.  Confers with judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, and other users of the court system to identify areas of strength and those needing improvement.  Hires and retains a well-trained workforce. Translates new legislation/rules into court policies and protocols.  Identifies the need for new or revised legislation, procedural rules, administrative rules, or court policies.  Drafts proposed legislation upon request. Monitors and analyzes statistical information relating to disposition of cases within timelines established by the Supreme Court.  Ensures that court records are accurate and managed. Participates in and/or provides staff support to judicial branch committees as assigned by the Court Administrator.  Directs special studies and prepares reports.  Related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Juris Doctor. Three years of management experience in a public sector organization with responsibility for policy formulation and implementation, budget and fiscal administration, supervision and human resources management, and program evaluation, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a court or other judicial setting. Note:  A Bachelor’s degree and seven years experience as an upper-level manager of trial court operations/services in a state, large county, or large city administrative office of the courts OR admission to the Vermont Bar after a four-year clerkship may be may substituted for the Juris Doctor. Salary: $86,700. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Office of Trial Court Services, Municipal Court Services Division, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an executive with strong leadership, organization, communication and customer service skills to manage the Municipal Court Services Division, Policy and Procedures Unit. Duties: The selected individual will report directly to the Court Executive 3b (Assistant Director – Municipal Court Services Division) and will be responsible for coordinating the development, statewide implementation, and quality control of uniform and efficient operating procedures of the State’s Municipal Court System.  The selected individual will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Divisions Infonet Web site, which serves as the primary communication center between the municipal courts, municipal division management and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The selected candidate will also assume responsibility for the analysis of pending legislation and preparation of fiscal notes impacting municipal courts throughout the state.  Additional duties include extensive contact with municipal court officials, representatives of the executive branch at the state, county, and local levels and other public and private organizations.  In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for staff support assigned to the Conference of Municipal Court Presiding Judges, Conference of Municipal Division Managers, and other various municipal court committees and conferences. 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 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 as indicated above. Salary: $76,639.57 - $108,937.67 (2008)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: Third Judicial Circuit, Brookings, South Dakota. Summary: This position manages and directs administrative activities for the UJS, including budget and fiscal preparation and personnel, caseflow and jury management to relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks for a 14-county circuit including six circuit judges, one magistrate judge, fourteen clerk of courts office, and court services staff.  Directs and implements a system of caseflow management, schedules space and personnel for court hearing to ensure efficiency of court proceedings. Maintains caseload information utilizing the data collection efforts of the various computer-based systems and generates reports to the court and others to ensure the efficient use of court resources. Duties: Managing staffing and personnel of various departments in the circuit court system; processing new position requests; serves as circuit court liaison in dealing with local, state, and private agencies; maintaining employee information for personnel files, payroll authorization, and classification requests; reviewing staff assignments; managing grievance procedure and disciplinary actions prior to presiding judge’s resolution; developing the budget for the court concerning the expenditure of state and county money and makes budget presentation for the court to the county commission; scheduling and managing space for court hearings and directing and assigning court personnel; directing and implementing a system of caseflow management; developing jury schedules, processing requests from prospective jurors and orienting juries. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field. Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred.  Five years in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary: $52,294.50 - $63,588.68 (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Seventh Judicial District of Oregon, Gilliam, Hood River, Moro, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties. Duties: The Trial Court Administrator (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 and archives.  The TCA is responsible for strategic planning, policy implementation, court operations including analyzing operating processes, administering of a budget in excess of $4.5 million biennially and managing approximately 25 staff located in five different locations covering an area of approximately 100 miles. The TCA supervises all staff, supervisors 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 four 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 Judicial District 7 courts.  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 Qualifications: You must submit a Judicial Department application form to apply (This is not the same as a State of Oregon application form.) Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Court Administration, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field, and three years of recent management experience.  A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Court Administration, Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of the required experience.   Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent court management experience on a year for year basis. Applicants with less than the required management experience may substitute court administrative experience on a year for year basis when that experience demonstrates: considerable knowledge of the administrative and judicial functions of the court;  experience leading/supervising employees; experience developing and implementing court policy, goals, objectives and priorities in conjunction with executive management; and knowledge and experience in accounting procedures and principles, including budget management. Preference may be given to applicants with recent court administration experience. Preference may be given to applicants with relevant advanced degrees. Preference may be give to applicants willing to reside within the 7th Judicial District. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary: $5289 - $8205 (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Panama City, Florida. Summary: Duties: The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) is an executive management position responsible for the administration of the 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.  The TCA prepares the circuit court budget for the state and county government appropriations, negotiates contracts with public and private vendors, manages a broad variety of court programs including case management, court reporting, court interpreters, drug court, mediation, plans and coordinates capital projects, and coordinates media access and serves as the public information office 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, clerks, 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 role. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for three years of the non-supervisory experience. A Masters Degree or certification by the Institute of Court Management, may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience. Salary: $87,264 - $154,582. (2008)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: 6th Judicial Circuit, South Dakota Unified Judicial System, Pierre, South Dakota. Duties: We are looking for someone with fiscal and office management skills, significant experience in supervising the administrative functions of a trial court, and the ability to supervise a large court staff.  This person will relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks which include budget and fiscal preparation, personnel, facility, case flow and jury management as well as a liaison with other agencies. This position processes and responds to administrative-related documents and/or correspondence.  Also, this position is challenged to maintain an efficient system and minimize personnel problems and problems with the public which can be difficult due to the number and diversity of position supervised, as well as the geographical area of positions supervised. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field. Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred.  Five (5) years in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $55,294.50 to $63,588.68. (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, County of McHenry, Woodstock, Illinois. Duties: Currently, the administrator is charged with many of the basic duties normally associated with trial court managers, including but not limited to budgeting, facilities planning, special projects, adjudication support (interpreters, clerical staffing for judges), law library oversight, statistical analysis, policy and procedure development, human resources, and interaction with county, state and federal agencies. Expanded responsibilities targeted to be overseen by the court administrator include heightened management of a developing electronic integrated case management system, enhanced caseflow management analysis, development of problem-solving courts, and promoting customer improvements for jury operations, self-represented litigants, and Internet services to the public.  Also, the court would like to see a closer, more formal relationship between court administration and court services (probation department), ending in a possible restructuring under the Trial Court Administrator. Qualifications: Regarding education and experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in management, public, legal, courts or business administration; criminal justice administration; or a related field is required.  A graduate degree would be helpful.  Eight or more years of progressively responsible and related experience, preferably in a trial court, with at least 3 years in a supervisory position is desirable.  An equivalent combination or education and experience may be considered. Salary: $100,000. (2008)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR II: Third Judicial Circuit, Brookings, South Dakota.  Summary: This position manages and directs administrative activities for the UJS, including budget and fiscal preparation and personnel, caseflow and jury management to relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks for a 14-county circuit including six circuit judges, one magistrate judge, fourteen clerk of courts office, and court services staff. Duties: Directs and implements a system of caseflow management, schedules space and personnel for court hearing to ensure efficiency of court proceedings. Maintains caseload information utilizing the data collection efforts of the various computer-based systems and generates reports to the court and others to ensure the efficient use of court resources.Duties may include: managing staffing and personnel of various departments in the circuit court system; processing new position requests; serves as circuit court liaison in dealing with local, state, and private agencies; maintaining employee information for personnel files, payroll authorization, and classification requests; reviewing staff assignments; managing grievance procedure and disciplinary actions prior to presiding judge’s resolution; developing the budget for the court concerning the expenditure of state and county money and makes budget presentation for the court to the county commission; scheduling and managing space for court hearings and directing and assigning court personnel; directing and implementing a system of caseflow management; developing jury schedules, processing requests from prospective jurors and orienting juries. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field. Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred.  Five (5) years in business or judicial administration or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary: $55,294.50 - $63,588.68. (2008)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 8th Judicial District, Green Bay, WI.  Duties: The selected individual will Assist the Chief Judge and Deputy Director for Court Operations with court management issues in accordance with Supreme Court Rules and Statutes; Ensure efficient district court operations including, but not limited to: caseload and jury management; judicial assignments; orientation and mentoring of judges, clerks, registers in probate and other court staff; staff supervision; technical assistance, training; court reporting services; court automation; security and facilities; and, planning and budgeting; Represent the court system through effective communication with the public, other government agencies, civic groups and media;  Implement court system policies and procedures; and, Coordinate record management requirements in accordance with the open record law. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Court Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field or its equivalent.  Significant, progressively responsible experience in court management or judicial administration, including substantial experience in a high-level managerial capacity.  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proven expertise in policy research, statistical analysis and development. Preferred: Certification from the Institute for Court Management. Salary: $83,517. (2008)

SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Cobb County, GA. Duties: Oversees and directs Superior Court Administration operations, Juvenile Court and all programs of the Cobb County Superior Court. Performs personnel management functions, e.g., interview, selection, hiring, employee development, disciplinary action, recommending promotion, and performance evaluations. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources, problem resolution, training of employees, and employee orientation, including sexual harassment policy and procedures. Plans, allocates, and monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources for the Court to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. Provides information, advice, feedback, or assistance to others within the department to refine work outputs or resolve problems. Develops and recommends operating budget for the court annually; monitors and administers approved budget. Supervises the administration of the jury selection process to include, summons, re-scheduling, orientation, daily reference and activity records, paying of jurors and balancing jury accounts. Maintains effective working relationship with judges, attorneys, court personnel, jurors and the public. Provides technical support to all courts. Coordinates with State and local agencies including drafting and presenting legislation requests to both the State Legislature and the County Commissioners and attends legislative and commission meetings as required. Publishes the monthly court schedule of the judges. Represents the County at various functions such as making speeches at civic and business associations, meeting with officials, citizens, and other persons within the community and representatives of the press to establish goodwill and resolve/respond to issues. Maintains current knowledge of industry, regulatory and legislative developments affecting state court services to ensure application to areas of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field; supplemented by  progressively responsible experience in administration, the majority of which shall have been in a management capacity with responsibility for budget administration, regulatory compliance and personnel management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Salary: DOE. (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Oklahoma Judicial District 14. Summary: Duties: The trial court administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the district and associate district judges of Tulsa and Pawnee Counties.  The duties of the court administrator are to assist the presiding judge of the judicial district in the performance of his administrative duties.  Under the general direction of the presiding judge with collaboration from judges, the state Administrative Office of the Courts and county departments, this position performs administrative duties including personnel management, budgeting, purchasing, fiscal control, interpreter services and jury management. Qualifications: To be eligible for appointment, an applicant shall possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications: Be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state; Have a bachelor’s degree in court management, or an equivalent degree; or Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in management with substantial supervisory responsibility; and Be a graduate of the Institute for Court Management. Salary: $100,500. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas Township Justice Courts, Las Vegas, Nevada. Summary: Acting under the supervision of the District and Las Vegas Justice Court Chief Judges, the Court Executive Officer oversees the management and administration of the non-judicial operations of the court and allocates resources in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public. Duties: Acting under the direction of the District and Las Vegas Justice Court Chief Judges and associate judges and consistent with the law and rules of court, the Court Executive Officer performs the following representative duties: Personnel - Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of over 780 employees through subordinate supervisors. Provides for the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff. Finance - Prepares and implements the court’s budget in excess of 70 million dollars including payroll, purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, trust fund accounts, and contract vendors. Manages 60 million dollars in revenue from collection fees, fines, assessment fees and restitution. Maintains accurate financial records; directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of statistical and narrative reports for local use or submission to various agencies. Technology - Provides for the technical resources to the Court including oversight of a new case management system and oversees leadership in both infrastructure and desktop service divisions. Case Flow Management - Administers and utilizes efficient calendar and case flow management systems, including the automation of calendaring and record keeping systems. Monitors and advises the judiciary in the coordination of case processing to ensure the most effective and efficient handling of cases. Jury Management - Supports the judiciary in all phases of the jury selection process in the most efficient and effective way. Facilities - Plans, evaluates and implements physical space, facility maintenance and improvements, and other operational needs of the court, including the development of new courts and procedures. Records - Oversees the maintenance and proper retention of all court records and documents; ensures accuracy, secure storage and appropriate access. Recommendations - Identifies problems, conducts studies, analyzes information, evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations for procedural or administrative changes. Confers with court judges regarding proposed legislation, policies and administrative programs and procedures. Prepares agenda items and makes presentations to the Board of Commissioners. Liaison - Acts as liaison with and provides professional assistance to judges and other County departments in areas of expertise; acts as court liaison with other agencies, the media and the public. Committees - Provides support to judges, committees and similar justice groups; prepares the governing body agenda and meeting minutes and coordinates the distribution of same. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Court Administration, Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND four (4) years of full-time senior level management experience in a court or justice setting. Possession of an advanced degree in appropriate field is desirable. Equivalent combination of formal education and appropriate related experience may be considered. Preference may be given to individuals who possess an Institute for Court Management CMP certification. Salary: $101,896.00 - $161,054.40. (2008)

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: First Judicial District, Logan, Utah. Summary: The Utah Courts are seeking an experienced administrator to serve as Trial Court Executive for the First Judicial District, based in Logan, which includes Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties. Duties: The Court Executive serves as the senior administrator in the district working closely with the Presiding Judge, Clerk of Court and Probation Chief in overseeing daily operations; as well as, interfacing  with the statewide District and Juvenile Court Administrators ensuring that the best practices identified throughout the state are implemented within the district. Qualifications: Candidates should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible management experience; or a graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus four years of management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Salary:  $59,000 to $94,000 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. Summary: Riverside is the 16th largest county in the U.S. and the 4th most populous in CA (population over 2 million) and, for more than a decade, has been one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. Duties: This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the court, working under the direction of the Presiding Judge. This person is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the non-judicial operations of the court, including personnel/labor relations (there are 3 bargaining units), budgeting, contracts, calendar management, technology, jury management, facilities, records, public relations, etc. Qualifications: Desire a relevant bachelor’s degree; MPA or MBA would be a plus. Must have superior people skills and be able to work effectively with the California Administrative Office of the Court (AOC). Requires an ability to operate a decentralized court system which is dispersed over a large geographic area. Salary: DOQ (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 61^st District Court, Grand Rapids, MI. Summary: The Court Administrator is an executive level position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the six district court judges. This position, in conjunction with the Chief Judge, has overall management authority and responsibility for the non-judicial components of the Court. Duties: The Court Administrator provides strategic direction, program and budget setting, and overall supervision for all court departments and activities. Representative duties include: Oversees and manages all court personnel through subordinate management staff, including recruitment, training, supervision, discipline, and termination. Responsible for fiscal management, including budget preparation/administration, purchasing, payroll and financial control functions. Formulates policies regarding modification and adoption of rules and policies established by the Michigan Supreme Court, City of Grand Rapids, or the judges and implements them when approved. Analyzes proposed legislation and administrative regulations for their impact on the court Responsible for case flow, office automation, jury, information, and records management. Identifies problems; recommends procedural and administrative changes. Serves as liaison with city and county government, law enforcement, legal representatives, and other community organizations. Facility management. Qualifications: Education and experience required is: Graduation from a college or university with a master’s degree in judicial studies, criminal justice, public or business administration or closely related field and; Five years of experience in the management of a public agency with at least three years in court management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.  

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: North Dakota Judicial System, Minot, ND. Summary:  Under the direction of the state court administrator, the court administrator plans, organizes and directs court administrative activities for all courts within one of the four state administrative units.  This position serves as a manager to a large staff engaged in providing service to high volume and complex caseloads including comprehensive district-wide programs, juvenile, and court administrative services. As the senior administrative position within the administrative unit, the position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in all administrative areas with emphasis on the development and implementation of efficient and cohesive administrative processes. Staff oversight is provided through subordinate supervisors within the administrative unit. Duties: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the management of juvenile, fiscal, docket and caseflow, jury, records, personnel, facilities, data processing and various district or statewide functions. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field and 4 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: $4,688-$5,339 monthly. (2008)

DIRECTOR OF TRIAL COURTS: Vermont Judiciary. Summary: Managerial, planning, administrative, and policy development work at a professional level involving statewide development, implementation, evaluation, and operational oversight of all operations, services, and programs of the District Court, Family Court, and Judicial Bureau. Duties: Establishes priorities, objectives, and strategies for the Trial Court Operations Division to accomplish the organizational mission and goals established by the Supreme Court. Within organizational policies and parameters established by the Supreme Court, manages the trial courts’ budgets and the Trial Court Operations Division budget. Attends Supreme Court administrative meetings when requested by the Court. Monitors trial court operations to ensure that users of the courts are treated well and that court services are accessible and delivered in a timely manner. Conducts ongoing performance reviews of court activities to assess progress, problem areas, and the need for resources or technology; takes corrective action. Confers with judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, and other users of the court system to identify areas of strength and those needing improvement. Hires and retains a well-trained workforce. Translates new legislation/rules into court policies and protocols. Identifies the need for new or revised legislation, procedural rules, administrative rules, or court policies. Drafts proposed legislation upon request. Monitors and analyzes statistical information relating to disposition of cases within timelines established by the Supreme Court. Ensures that court records are accurate and managed. Participates in and/or provides staff support to judicial branch committees as assigned by the Court Administrator. Directs special studies and prepares reports. Related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor. Experience: Three years of management experience in a public sector organization with responsibility for policy formulation and implementation, budget and fiscal administration, supervision and human resources management, and program evaluation, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a court or other judicial setting. Note: A Bachelor’s degree and seven years experience as an upper-level manager of trial court operations/services in a state, large county, or large city administrative office of the courts OR admission to the Vermont Bar after a four-year clerkship may be may substituted for the Juris Doctor. Salary: $86,700. (2008)

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ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Summary: Reporting to the Court’s Chief Executive Officer, the Assistant Chief Executive Officer is an executive level operations management position appointed by, an serving at the pleasure of, the Court. Duties: Responsible for providing strategic direction, program development, budget oversight and staff management, the Assistant Chief Executive Officer is the second highest non-judicial position in the Court. Implements organizational policies, procedures and goals for the court, including personnel plans, calendar and case-flow management, automated systems, and record keeping. Organizes and staffs committees and initiates opportunities to identify and share best practices and “lessons learned” through ongoing communication and collaboration. Promotes accountability, recognizes and rewards staff achievement, and actively pursues constructive give-and-take working relationships across all levels of the organization. Qualifications: The ideal experience for this position would include significant management experience in an administrative capacity in a court system with similar complexities. Experience within the California court system is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, judicial administration or a related field is desired. The equivalent experience gained in a California court system may be substituted on a case by case basis for education at the discretion of the court. Salary: $128,282-$155,921. (2007)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR V: Minnesota District Court, Dakota County, MN. Summary: This position is responsible for the overall management and supervision of all aspects of court operations. Duties: Overall management and supervision of various case processing activities of the court. Strategic planning and implementation. Interprets and executes statutory mandates, rules of court and judicial polices and procedures. Develops, administers and manages local budget. Manages financial aspects of local court operations including collections, fines and fees, bonds and escrow. Represents District Court and the First District on various local and state committees and workgroups. Develops and implements local policies.   Advises judges, lawyers, staff and the public on administrative polices and procedures. Manages the local aspects of TCIS and fall 2007 transition to MNCIS. Supervisors Court Operations Managers. Directly, and indirectly through managers, manages all non-judicial Court Administration employees. Public and legislative outreach. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a relevant bachelor’s degree required. Extensive court administrative/management experience and master’s degree in public administration or a related field preferred. Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check. Salary: $29.70-$46.02 per hour. (2007)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Marion Superior Court, Indianapolis, IN. Duties: Under the jurisdiction of the Judges of the Marion Superior Court and the Judge of the Circuit Court, the Court Administrator performs administrative responsibilities of the non-judicial activities of the Marion Circuit and Superior Courts. This position is responsible for supervising personnel and operations of Senior Staff of Court Administration, including the Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, Director of Court Operations, Chief Technology Officer, Information Service Manager and Facility Coordinator; developing accountability measures and research programs to better utilize collected data to develop improved management techniques and to evaluate cost effectiveness of ongoing Court services and programs; conducting studies relating to the business and administration of the courts and prepares appropriate recommendations for more expeditious disposition of the business of the court; working with the Director of Finance to prepare and maintain an operating budget for the Court; serving as the Court's representative on all City/County Criminal Justice Committees and working groups. The Court Administrator represents the court as a liaison to other Courts, local Bar Associations, civic groups, news media and other private and public groups having a reasonable interest in the administration of the Courts and works with developing strategic and tactical planning, research, program development and evaluation, and statistical compilation and analysis for the Courts. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Public or Judicial Administration or a related field and five (5) years as a Professional Administrator, preferably in Court Administration (a Law Degree or a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business, or Criminal Justice may be substituted for one year experience) in principles and practices related to the Court system and Justice system, and knowledge of the judicial process. Supervision experience of upper management level staff. Excellent organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to interact with diverse groups of individuals. (2007)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 15^th Judicial Circuit, West Palm Beach, FL. Summary: The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Trial Court Administrator (TCA). This 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 variety of court programs including mediation, case management, court reporting, court interpreters, drug 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 JD may substitute for three years of the non-supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree or certification by the Institute for Court Management, may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience. Salary: $105,589. (2007)

SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court of Arizona, County of  Mohave. Summary: Under administrative direction of the Presiding Judge, the Court Administrator is responsible for directing, planning, and organizing the administrative functions and activities of the Superior Court in  Mohave County, AZ. Duties: The Core of the Mohave County Superior Court’s mission statement is the prompt and fair administration of justice and service to the citizens of Mohave County. The Court Administrator will be involved in implementing objectives to achieve the Court’s mission and values, managing the Court’s budget and maintaining fiscal accountability, policy development and administration, identifying, securing and managing the Court’s financial resources, facilities management, procurement, community relations and outreach, and court security programs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in judicial administration, business administration, public administration or closely related field. Master’s Degree and/or graduation from the Institute for Court Management is highly desirable; and five years of relevant, progressively responsible supervisory, administrative or management work experience in a complex, highly diverse, multi-faceted court organization. The successful candidate should possess: strong leadership, management, and team building skills; excellent interpersonal and communications kills; experience in building professional judicial and administrative partnerships; demonstrated analytical and problem solving ability experience in effectively formulating, implementing and managing public sector operating and capital budgets, including handling of multiple sources of funding; demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial controls; demonstrated knowledge in trial court case-flow management, court automation and human resource systems; strategic long ad short-range planning skills with strong abilities in implementing organizational and procedural improvements within a complex system. Additionally, the successful candidate should: be a hands-on leader able to initiate and manage change and lead the Superior Court in Mohave County in a dynamic and ever changing environment; be open, approachable and people-oriented; possess a proven ability to positively inspire confidence and empowerment and encourage broad participation by administration and judicial staff at all levels; be able to work in a team environment, promoting collaboration within the Superior Court. Salary: $74,630 - $115,7523. (2007)

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

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

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

Archived Trial Court Administrator Positions 1992-2005

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