Court Administrator

About the role

We're seeking a highly experienced and dedicated professional to plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative and fiscal operations of the Probate Court. This key leadership role involves overseeing personnel management, budget administration, case management accountability, and coordinating court operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative operations of Probate Court to ensure effective and efficient court operations, including interpreting and applying departmental or office rules, policies, and regulations in accordance with prescribed procedures and guidelines.
• Oversees the personnel management functions, including administering wage and salary systems, recruiting, selecting, training, developing, evaluating, and counseling non-judicial staff.
• Oversees accountability efforts by (1) utilizing the tools and information available in the Court’s case management system, (2) developing tracking and notification systems to enable timely reviews and efficient use of accountability hearings, (3) reviewing financial reports to make recommendations to the Judicial Staff, and (4) developing training for and assigning accountability tasks to appropriate team members.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of all court personnel, including creating strategic work plans to ensure efficient court operation.
• Supervises and trains Probate Court staff, assists staff with complex/problem situations, provides technical expertise, and ensures proper compliance with established policies and procedures.
• In coordination with the Probate Judge or other designated staff, supervises financial transactions of the court, including deposits, payments to vendors, entry and maintenance of financial records, custodial accounts and all other records, and the preparation of financial records for internal and external audit.
• Manages the fiscal administrative functions of the Court, including budget preparation and administration, purchasing, payroll, and financial control functions.
• Serves as a liaison between the Court and other Courts, departments, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Sociology, or a closely related field,
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• At least five (5) years of Court Clerk experience, including considerable related supervisory experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.