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 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 (5) 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/annually, depending on experience. (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 DOE (2008)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: District Court, Spokane County, WA.  Duties: Manages the administrative work of the Court to permit the maximum allowance of Judges’ time for judicial work.  Develops and administers personnel rules and regulations; selects personnel, develops and evaluates training and supervision of personnel; conducts and directs performance evaluations; manages grievance and discipline procedures in including termination. Participates on behalf of the Judges in collective bargaining/labor management relations. Prepares and administers the budget, forecasts additional funding needs, approves expenditures of the division. Carries out fiscal policies approved by the judges; utilizes effective financial controls and audit procedures. Performs managerial tasks related to records management including maintenance, retention and disposition of microfilm and automated and electronic data processing technology; develops records systems and court information systems. Coordinates with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) regarding the electronic data records system used by the Court. Plans and interprets results of empirical research which apply to law and justice systems and prepares recommendations and reports to the judges. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates court management systems; organizes, staff, and designs positions to effectively and efficiently carry out court programs. Implements effective case flow systems. Coordinates activities with other department managers, elected officials, other county departments, outside agencies and organizations Performs other related duties as required.  Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in judicial, public or business administration or closely related field AND five years of progressively responsible court administrative or management experience, including three years of supervisory responsibility OR substituting MBA, MPA, LLB, OR JD for up to three years of the non-supervisory experience. Salary: $5,721 - $7,720/month (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)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR: City of Glendale. Duties: Plan, direct and supervise all non-judicial operations, activities and procedures within the Glendale City Court including court services, fines administration, case flow and records management and budget administration functions; coordinate the activities of the Court with the Glendale City Council Office, Glendale City Manager’s Office and other departments; serve as Clerk of the Court. Develop, implement and oversee a Department work plan; organize, prioritize and assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; make recommendations and modifications as required. Plan, organize and supervise the activities of all non-judicial professional, technical and clerical staff; select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to provide performance feedback and correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures for non-judicial personnel.    Support and recommend community outreach efforts. Develop, implement, review and refine policies, procedures and systems to support and improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Court; develop long-range plans and programs; identify problems, devise and implement solutions; establish docketing, calendaring and case management policies and procedures in accordance with the guidelines established by the Presiding City Judge. Develop, prepare and administer contracts, grants and intergovernmental agreements; establish and monitor related programs, activities, and services including diversion programs, traffic school and related contractual services; maintain records and reports regarding Court activities and operations. Participate in the development and administration of the City Court's budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, services and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments as required. Compile and evaluate statistical data related to the efficiency and effectiveness of Court operations, and make appropriate written and verbal recommendations as needed; maintain compliance with requirements governing statistical reporting, jury management, accounting and records management policies and procedures established by the Supreme Court and the Presiding Judge of Maricopa County. Establish, maintain and improve automation and communications systems as directed by the Presiding City Judge and with the concurrence of the Presiding Judge of Maricopa County. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; meet with the media to provide information and respond to inquiries as required. Represent the Court with outside agencies such as State Bar, boards and committees, and at interdepartmental meetings and committees as required. Identify, recommend and implement business system changes required as a result of new legislative enactments and City Council, City Manager direction.  Recommend, establish and monitor bond schedules in coordination with the justices of the peace and magistrate courts within the County. Write reports and conduct research as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field and 2 years of court management experience, including 1 year of direct supervision.  Preference will be given to candidates with 5 years of highly responsible experience in the administration of a municipal Court system.  Designation as a "Fellow of the Institute for Court Management" from the National Center for State Courts is highly desirable.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Salary: $70,476 - $112,761 (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)

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

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

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REGIONAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Duties: The principal responsibilities of the Administrator include: development and execution of strategic and operation plans; serves as staff to judicial committees in development and review of Court goals; analyzes complex data, draws logical conclusions, directs research and reports findings; confers with judicial officers on case management and operational issues to ensure the bench is provided with timely information; takes necessary action to anticipate, investigate, and resolve operational concerns; develops, improves and implements policy and practice recommendations; ensures compliance with Supreme Court and other Court Rules and regulations; represents the Trial Courts with various outside agencies and government officials; manages the regional budget, payroll and oversees major expenditures; identifies and ensures that human resources, facilities, and technology needs are met; directs and authorizes personnel transactions and ensures compliance with Court personnel rules. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess the minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field and 7 years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience; OR Fellow Certification from the Institute for Court Management and 7 years of progressively responsible management or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field or a Law Degree from an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of the requisite management experience. Salary: $60,507 - $75,629. (2005)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Eighth Judicial Administrative District, Lyons, Georgia. Summary: The Eighth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia, located in middle Georgia, seeks a DCA 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: Duties to include, providing administrative, budgetary, managerial and technical support to all superior courts within the 22 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 government 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: A law degree and 5 years of experience as a judicial or governmental administrator in positions of increasing and substantial responsibility, or a master’s degree in public or judicial administration. Specialized training from the  Institute of  Court Management or a comparable organization is preferred and may be substituted for one year of experience. Successful candidates should also have significant experience in automated governmental accounting. Salary: $77,049. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B (TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR): Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: In partnership with the Assignment Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts, the Trial Court Administrator provides strong leadership, vision, and innovative strategies to direct and oversee all operations of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic and Cape May Vicinage. Duties: The successful candidate will define objectives for performance at the organizational level; deliver quality service to the clients and customers of the Superior and Municipal Courts; design case management processes; develop/implement strategic plans to achieve the goals and objectives of the vicinage management and policy teams; develop and manage a $27 million budget; allocate resources for approximately 500 employees; supervise nine Division Managers and the EEO/AA Officer. Manage program development, case coordination, and case flow management of the Civil Equity, Criminal, Family, Probation and Municipal Court Divisions, as well as oversee the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Operations Divisions, (security, jury utilization, research and development activities, complementary dispute resolution and coordination of volunteers and records management, statistical analyses, facilities and equipment planning). As a member of the Judiciary’s Administrative Council, collaborates with other senior managers in formulating statewide strategic initiatives for system improvements and in assessing proposed uniform policies and procedures on the broad range of court management matters. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree. Seven years of managerial 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 posses the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Appointee will be required to travel between Atlantic and Cape May counties. Salary: $87,480 - $119,899.47. (2005)

EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND JURY COMMISSIONER: Superior Court of San Diego County, CA. Summary: The Superior Court of San Diego County, the second largest court system in the state of  California, is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership and administrative skills for the position of Executive Officer and Jury Commissioner. The individual must possess the highest level of integrity and possess skills in strategic thinking, problem solving and teambuilding. Duties: The successful candidate, under the policy direction of the Judges of the Superior Court, will be responsible for the daily operations of the Court and the management of a staff of 1600. The primary goal for the candidate will be to apply best business practices to maximize efficiency in providing Court services. Qualifications: Five years experience in a responsible executive management position in a court system or equivalent; preferably through a government agency. Responsibilities must have included managing staff and activities for major functions or programs and accountability for managing a budget within variable fiscal constraints. Salary DOQ. (2005)   

COURT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER II: Minnesota District Court 4^th Judicial District, Minneapolis,  MN. Summary: This is an executive administrative and management position involving the supervision of the Criminal division for the Fourth Judicial District, the largest judicial district having the highest caseloads in the Minnesota State Court System. This position oversees the District’s Criminal Courts, including all felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor charges, our specialty courts, such as Drug, Community, Property and Domestic Violence Courts, and our high-volume Violations Bureau and Hearing Office. Duties: Manage and direct the operations of a multi-jurisdictional court. Participate in the development of District Court’s strategic plan. Develop and implement systems to carry out policies established by judges and Court Administration and to comply with legislative or rules changes. Administer, prepare and monitor operating and/or capital budgets. Monitor and analyze caseloads and other activity indicators and direct the reassignment of staff as needed. Act as coach and mentor to staff which includes ongoing evaluation, process involvement, and the establishment of work teams. Manage and direct state reporting, both automated and manual, and request for information or assistance by governmental and professional agencies, private companies, law firms or individuals. Manage large projects, including implementation of large scale technology improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, court administration, or a related field, supplemented by a Master’s degree, or comparable training and experience. Considerable experience in court management or a related public sector organization, including considerable supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check prior to appointment. To be effective in this position you should have management experience in a large court or similar public sector organization, and be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Understanding of the principles and practices of judicial, court, or public administration. Ability to build trusting relationships among staff, elected officials, county officials, judges and the legal community. Ability to formulate an organization’s values, vision, and mission. Knowledge of and experience applying effective mentoring and coaching techniques. Ability to anticipate future trends, assess impact of issues and display a systems thinking approach. Ability to manage a diverse workforce, projects and funds. Ability to make good decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment in a timely manner. Drive for results approach. Salary: $55,186 - $85,566. (2005) 

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bismarck, 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: include, but are not limited to, the management of juvenile, fiscal, docket and case flow, jury, records, personnel, facilities, data processing and various district or state-wide functions. Plans, organizes and directs all judicial district programs to provide required court services in accordance with court rules, applicable laws and policies. Determines organizational requirements and assigns personnel as needed to develop and maintain court programs. Serves as a manager to a large staff of supervisory, professional and clerical personnel engaged in providing district-wide court administrative services. Hires, orients, trains, assigns work, reviews and evaluates performance, counsels and takes disciplinary actions, if necessary. Prepares district budgets, approves and monitors expenditures to assure proper management and distribution of funds, procures equipment and supplies and prepare financial reports. Supervise the case assignment system for all district court judges  and referees in the district; assists the state court administrator and presiding judge in docket management activities to expedite case flow and to monitor district court cases to ensure compliance with case management and docket currency standards and prepares required reports. Administers records management, automated information systems, application of computerization of court processes and caseload, calendar and jury management processes. Determines district court facility needs, plans office lay out and space utilization, works with facility committees, Board of Commissioners, architects and other interested parties to obtain facility alterations and additions. Serves as the spokesperson for the judicial unit. Interacts with judges, staff of other courts, attorneys, local officials, media representatives, staff of governmental and private agencies, and the public to explain and interpret judicial district policies and activities and to ensure the implementation and administration of court programs. Identifies needs for, establishes and directs the development of policies, standards, work procedures affecting all of the judicial district operations. Establishes priorities, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of judicial district programs. Develops and implements methods to improve services. Investigates, analyzes and resolves problems related to program coordination and operation. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting. Preference will be given to those individuals who have a Master’s Degree in judicial administration and have completed the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Executive Development Program. (CEDP). Salary:$4,124-$4,551 monthly, State Benefits Package. (2005)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR:  Prince George's County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, MD. This position functions under the direction of the County Administrative Judge. Duties: All non-judicial administrative functions of the Circuit Court are included as part of the managerial responsibilities of this position.  Direct a staff responsible for personnel and fiscal management, information technology, calendar management and caseflow assessment, research and planning, family law, grant initiatives and the other operational units of the Court, establish systems, programs and operations to implement policies and directives of the Administrative Judge and Bench, develop fiscal resources to meet workload demands and legal mandates and achieve Court programming with substantial resources, design alternatives for and monitor the expedition and timeliness of case processing, provide managerial leadership for the selection, supervision and periodic evaluation of non-judicial staff, resolve inquiries, issues and complaints affecting the availability or quality of courts services, act as the Court's liaison with judicial, executive and legislative branches of government at the state and local levels, members of state and county bar associations and the public at large, manage the planning and use of court facilities, and administer the planning and operation of the Court's IT resources and staff. Qualifications: Master's degree in court/public/business administration or law; and 10 years court administrative and supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: A Fellow of the National Center for State Courts' Institute for Court Management; experience leading large organizations; and established quantitative and analytical skills, ability to lead, manage and supervise day-to-day activities of subordinates and work in teams with judges, staff and external court staff to foster a teambuilding environment, ability to interact professionally with judges, attorneys, court, public officials, co-workers and colleagues, and ability to speak Spanish a plus. Salary Range: $90,000 to $122,556; based on qualifications. (2005)

DIRECTOR OF COURT OPERATIONS: Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, CA. Summary: The individual in this position will develop and implement organizational goals, policies, and programs; plans, organize, coordinate and direct, through subordinate managers and supervisors.  Knowledge and experience in limited and general civil, probate, and criminal preferred, but not required. Duties: Develops and maintain division policies and procedures in coordination with other managers, reviews and analyzes legislation and determine effects on court procedures and operation, formulates and implements new programs, policies and procedures in consultation with the Deputy and Court Executive Officer, judges, and others, review and evaluate programs and anticipate future needs of the divisions of responsibilities, assist in preparing the court's budget; monitor expenditures and revenues in compliance with State reporting requirements, and serves on committees and task forces both within the court and with local and state agencies.  Ability to establish and maintain liaison with judicial officers, legislative bodies, the Bar and other public or private organizations, prepare and present clear, concise and logical oral and written reports, communicate the Court's mission, goals and vision, establish and foster an effective team atmosphere and to provide leadership in solving problems in a collaborative and systematic fashion, and manage multiple projects strategically and effectively.  Individual will have skills in leading key management and line personnel in order to meet goals, objectives and timetables, emphasizing results and service ethically, efficiently and effectively, and finding ways to improve the business operations of the court and to implement changes in the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court administration, public or business administration or a closely related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in a court, including four years in an administrative or supervisory position.  Individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary: $829692 to $100,500. (2005)

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TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR (government sev.) Summary: Administers non-judicial functions of court. Duties: Coordinates activities such as jury selection, notification, and utilization, case scheduling and tracking, personnel assignment, and space and equipment allocation to accomplish orderly processing of court cases. Investigates problems that affect case flow and recommends or implements corrective measures. Compiles and analyzes data on court activity to monitor management performance and prepare activity reports. Conducts research to analyze current and alternative personnel, facilities, and data management systems and consults with judicial staff of court to evaluate findings and recommendations. May oversee accounting of revenues and expenditures and prepare and justify budget. May resolve questions and complaints raised by court personnel, attorneys, and members of other organizations and public. (2004)

CHIEF MUNICIPAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Judiciary of New Jersey. Summary: Under direction of the Municipal Court Judge or the Municipal Court Director, in a municipal court system consisting of multiple courts within a single municipality, supervises a large staff performing quasi-judicial and administrative functions related to the operation of a municipal court; does related work as required.  Duties: Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements procedures for the efficient and effective operation of a large municipal court system consisting of multiple courts. Assigns duties to court personnel and supervises and evaluates their performance. Provides instructions to office staff on activities related to the implementation of court rules, state statutes, local ordinances, and local court policies. Provides and/or arranges for training for all office staff in their respective functions. Develops administrative programs designed to achieve the objectives of the Municipal Courts. Qualifications: The minimal qualifications necessary are graduation from high school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate and four (4) years of experience in work related to the administrative operation of a court, law enforcement agency, law office or government agency, including the preparation and/or processing of legal documents, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court of Delaware. Qualifications: Applicants must have experience in managing an operational or administrative support function in a court system, law office of criminal justice setting. They must have experience in interpreting and applying federal and/or state statutes, court rules, policies and procedures related to the jurisdiction of a court or criminal justice agency. Experience in staff supervision and management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation, analysis and administration. Ability to communicate effectively. Salary Range: $73,459 - $88,15.1 (2004)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Wilmington Superior Court, Delaware Judiciary. Summary: The class incumbent reports to the Presiding Judge and is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the court including all non-judicial operations, interpreting court rules, and responding to inquires from the public. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for developing administrative policies and procedures.  The incumbent directs and coordinates through subordinate managers a wide range of court operations functions such as civil and criminal case management, and the provision of security, court reporting  and jury management services. Work includes preparing and managing the court budget and overseeing fiscal actives. The incumbent also manages the space, equipment and facility needs of the Court. Representing the court in non-judicial matters with other courts, public officials, public groups, conferences, news media, and criminal justice planning groups is a significant aspect of this class. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: Experience in managing an operational or administrative support function in a court system, law office, or criminal justice setting. Experience in interpreting and applying Federal and/or State statutes, Court rules, policies  and procedure related to the jurisdiction of a court or criminal justice agency. Experience in staff supervision and management.  Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation, analysis, and administration. Ability to communicate effectively. (2004)