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COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: General Operations Division Manager, Monmouth Vicinage, Freehold, NJ. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated self directed individual with strong leadership skills to work under the supervision of the Court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator). Duties: The Court Executive 2b (General Operations Division Manager) is responsible for the management of general operations and facilities of the Superior Court Monmouth Vicinage located in Freehold and Ocean Township, NJ. The General Operations Manager has responsibility for the vicinage wide administrative functions of court interpreting, court reporting, transcripts, sound and video recording, law and champers libraries, court security, facilities (space allocation, renovations, relocations and maintenance), jury operations, volunteer program, vehicle fleet coordination and telecommunications systems. Responsibilities also include overseeing emergency management, workplace violence programs and the identification and removal of barriers to public access (including access for disabled individuals by serving as the ADA Coordinator) and overseeing the maintenance, retention, storage and integrity of all court records. Responsibilities also include the supervision and human resource function for about 20- employees (including hiring, discipline, performance evaluation and training). The General Operations manager also provides customer service to judges, managers, employees and diverse court users and is the Trial Court Administrator’s liaison with state and county governmental agencies, the public, the media and external contractors and vendors. The operations Division Manager also acts in the absence of the Trial Court Administrator providing direction to 9 Division Managers and the direct point of contact to the Assignment Judge. Other related duties are performed as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute para-professional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639.57 - $108937.67 (2008)
COURT
EXECUTIVE 2B (Family Division Manager): Superior
Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage, Toms River, New Jersey
Duties: Under
the general direction of the Assignment Judge and Court
Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), plans, directs and
administers the work of the Family Division.
The Court Executive oversees Vicinage XV court
operations; formulates and directs the implementation of
Judiciary Plans, programs, policies and procedures; and manages
Judiciary resources. Prepares and analyzes case processing
statistical reports and case flow; prepares and administers the
budget; prepares supervisory staff performance evaluations;
recommends disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; and
determines goals and objectives. Other tasks include assessing
training needs and requirements to enhance skills and abilities
of assigned staff; assigning of personnel; and interviewing job
or team applicants. Does related work as required. NOTE:
Traveling within the tri-county vicinage is mandatory. Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional administrative
and/or program management experience, three of which shall have
included responsibility for program development and/or
implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do
not possess the required education may substitute
paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a
year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for
one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be
substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.
Salary: $74,953.12 - $106,540.51 (2007)
TRIAL
COURT EXECUTIVE:
Fourth
District Juvenile Court,
UT. Summary: The Utah
State Courts are seeking an experienced administrator to serve
as Trial Court Executive for the 4th Judicial District Juvenile Court, based in
Provo, which includes Utah, Wasatch, Millard and Juab counties. Duties: Appointed
by the State Court Administrator, the position is responsible
for the administration of the Juvenile court which includes
providing administrative support to judges; managing support
operations including 80 professional and technical staff,
special services, budget, facilities, probation services, and
court security; serving as liaison with government agencies, the
bar, news media and the community. Qualifications:
Knowledge of court procedures, case management, child
welfare, delinquency, HR management practices,
accounting/budgeting procedures, information technology,
contract negotiation/ administration and legislative processes
is necessary, as well as excellent
interpersonal communications skills. The successful candidate
will possess a B.S. Degree & 6 years of related management
experience or graduate degree in judicial or public
administration, law or related field plus 4 years experience, or
an equivalent combination of education & experience. Salary:
$26.65 - $42.26/hr. (2007)
FAMILY
COURT ADMINISTRATOR: North Carolina
Judiciary, Judicial
District 14 (Durham, NC). Summary: The
person in this position has overall responsibility for Family
Court under the direction of the Chief District Court Judge and
Trial Court Administrator. Duties:
This person will supervise Family Court staff and the
operations of Family Court including: case management, programs,
policies and procedures, timely preparation of reports, and
customer services. In addition, the Family Court Administrator
will serve as liaison between the court, community agencies and
volunteer groups, work with the Trial Court Administrator to
ensure appropriate court time is allocated for Family Court
matters, and coordinate alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
programs and services. Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Public Administration or a human
services field plus three years of related management and/or
court experience; bachelor’s degree in a human services field
such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or
criminal justice and five years of experience in managing
programs and/or personnel or related experience in the court
system; or a law degree plus two years of related experience; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be
computer literate and have strong oral and written communication
skills as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational, and
team development skills. Salary: $46,423 - $61,811. (2007)
COURT
ADMINISTRATOR: State Bar Court
of California, Los Angeles. Summary: The State Bar of California seeks a Court Administrator for
the State Bar Court
in its Los Angeles
office. The Court Administrator (CA) serves under the general
direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is
directly responsible for planning, organizing, directing and
managing the administrative processes and procedures of the
State Bar Court consistent with the relevant provisions of the
Business & Professions Code, Rules of Procedure of the State
Bar of California, Rules of Practice of the State Bar Court and
other relevant authorities. The CA directly manages and directs
the administration and administrative personnel of the State Bar Court
and supports the judges of the State Bar Court
in fulfilling their adjudicative responsibilities related to the
public protection mission of the State Bar Court
and the State Bar. The
position manages approximately 15 employees and a budget of $2.5
million annually. The position is an at-will management
position. Duties: In
collaboration with judges, court personnel, and task forces, the
position: Develops and executes long and short range plans,
strategies, procedures, policies, budgets and methods to ensure
that the mission, goal and of the State Bar Court are met;
Initiates and coordinates various projects, programs and
activities; Develops and implements systems and procedures for
processing cases and staffing all clerical and administrative
activities of the court; Evaluates operations
and implements changes using technological and other
solutions to maximize efficiency and productivity; Serves on
related committees and organization-wide task forces; Represents
the State Bar Court within the organization, and outside with
other courts, outside agencies, attorneys and members of the
public. Qualifications: Bachelors
degree in public or business administration or equivalent. A
demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity. Minimum of six
(6) years progressively responsible experience in court
administration or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years
experience in management/supervisory experience administering
personnel and budget requirements. A Masters Degree in a
relevant field may substitute for up to two (2) years of
experience. Desirable experience would include: applying case
flow management techniques, implementing court technology
solutions (e.g. e-filing, imaging, transitioning to Word, case
management system implementation), analyzing statistical data
and writing reports and requests for proposals. Salary: $89,084
- $129,171. (2007)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: State Bar Court of California. Summary: The State Bar Court
uses independent judges to conduct hearings, render decisions
and make formal recommendations to the California Supreme Court
on attorney discipline matters. The judges of the State Bar Court
are appointed by the California Supreme Court, Legislature and
Governor. This position could be based either in Lost Angeles of
San Francisco. Although the State Bar Court
judges have adjudicatory independence from the State Bar, the State Bar Court
is supported by the staff of the State Bar of California. Duties:
Working in cooperation with the State Bar Court Presiding
Judge, CAOSBC is responsible for overseeing, planning,
organizing and directing the staff and operational
administration of the State Bar Court. The CAOSBC is a member of the State Bar’s Senior Management
Team and is responsible for the administration of the budget and
personnel in the two offices of the State Bar Court, subject to
the State Bar Executive Director’s overall responsibility to
administer the budget, personnel, facilities and related support
activities in accordance with the policy parameters established
by the Board of Governors and defined in the Business &
Professions Code. The CAOSBC may also oversee other State Bar
programs separate from the administration of the State Bar Court. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in business or public
administration, or related field; A demonstrated verifiable
reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses
in any capacity; A minimum of ten years progressively
responsible experience in court administration or equivalent; A
minimum of five years senior management/supervisory experience
in administering personnel and budget requirements, A Master’s
Degree in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of
experience. Salary: $108,240 - $162,360. (2006)
FAMILY
DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR: Reno, Nevada. Summary: Family Division Administrator is a salaried,
non-confidential, exempt, executive position
that provides direct management support to the
Family Court Division under the supervision of
the District Court Administrator, working in
conjunction with the chief judge, presiding
judge and judges of the Family Court Division. The
Family Court presents a unique environment with
a busy, emotionally charged caseload and large
number of unrepresented parties.
Duties: The candidate we seek needs to have an
understanding of family dynamics and the
importance of Family Court proceedings, be
flexible in managing the needs of support both
inside and outside the courtroom and have a
desire to build on the foundation of the Family
Court Team. We seek an innovative and knowledgeable
candidate with broad court administration
experience oriented towards family court
proceedings and involving the supervision of
staff, human resources skills, budget
development and monitoring, grants program
application and monitoring, scheduling and case
flow management, personnel and facilities
management, and the development and use of
technology to enhance family court operations.
The Second Judicial District Family Court
Division has 4 full time judges and 6 court
masters. Qualifications:
Minimum
qualifications include a BS/BA degree in
judicial, business, public administration or
related field; and six or more years of
progressively responsible court administration
experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination
of education and/or experience will also be
considered if the sum of their
education/experience provides the knowledge,
skills and abilities identified as needed for
this position.
Candidates holding MJA, MPA or MBA
degrees and/or certification as a Fellow of the
Institute for Court Management will be given
preference. Salary:
$68,910.40 to $99,944.00 per annum
plus an excellent benefits package. (2006)
COURT
EXECUTIVE 2B (TAX COURT CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR): Tax Court Management Office, AOC, Trenton,
NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager with strong
analytic and communication skills. The Clerk/Administrator of
the Tax Court of New Jersey is responsible for managing all
staff operations of the Tax Court. Duties:
The Clerk oversees all case operations and management for
approximately 10,000 cases filed annually and administrative
services for the court including facilities, personnel,
information technology and budget. The Clerk will be expected to
analyze the current case processing methods and recommend
efficient workflow systems; recommend strategies for
accomplishing goals; effectively manage and develop
approximately 20 professional and support staff; directly assist
the judges in the performance of non-adjudicative duties;
allocate the Tax Court resources and staff in providing
excellent support and service to the seven Tax Court judges; and
promote quality customer service to attorneys and litigants. The
Clerk is also responsible for the distribution of judges’
opinions, actions and remands to the Tax Court. The Clerk is
appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding
Judge of the Tax Court. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional
administrative and/or program management experience, three of
which shall have included responsibility for program development
and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants
who do not possess the required education may substitute
experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be
substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be
substituted for two years of experience as indicated above.
Salary: $71,400 - $101,490. (2005)
CLERK OF THE COURT: Danville Juvenile and Domestic
Relations District Court. Summary:
The
Clerk serves as the Chief Administrator of the Court and is
responsible for the management and application of court
resources. Duties:
The position maintains authority over financial performance, staffing,
budgets, and efficient caseload processing; monitors and
performs procedures to ensure compliance with statutory
requirements, the needs of the Court, other criminal justice
agencies, and the public, consistent with sound management
principles. Personnel
management consists of supervising five fulltime positions and
one 8-hour per week wage position. The Clerk may also be required to perform pre-court and
post-court case processing tasks and other tasks connected with
the functioning of the office in order to provide timely public
service. Qualifications:
High
school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred. Substantial experience, or combination of experience and
education, required in court, business or office which provides
knowledge, skills, abilities in public relations,
recruitment/personnel management and evaluation, individual and
group training expertise and advanced ability in word processing
software, specifically Microsoft Office. Knowledge of judicial or regulatory requirements that
affect court operations desirable. Salary:
$56,848.(2004)
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