Director (Access to Justice Resource Center) - Non-Merit

Examples of Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operations and staff of the Access to Justice Resource Center (AJRC).
• Affords assistance in the preparation, design, redesign, and development of procedures, business practices, forms, and automated support in accordance with applicable law to implement and promote effective practices.
• Fosters partnerships to facilitate relationships between the Court and the community.
• Prepares statistical reports for submission to the Administrative Office of the Court as requested.
• Prepares specific materials for ongoing initiatives.
• Creates and designs professional development opportunities.
• Collects, analyzes, maintains, and disseminates information about evolving best practices aimed at the recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, and promotion of diverse and inclusive talent.
• Affords assistance to judges, attorneys, members of the public, and court personnel with questions and concerns regarding access to justice.
• Attends and participates in meetings to discuss various court-related issues.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Plus five years of experience in a court or legal setting, management, customer service, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work full-time standard court work schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) with flexibility to accommodate any necessary early or late meetings.
• Ability to work independently and have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to investigate and draft correspondence related to the operations of the AJRC.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, including analyzing, evaluating, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and programs designed to provide maximum efficiency at minimum cost.
• Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend meetings, serve on committees, or perform other assignments at locations inside or outside the courthouse.
• Ability to prepare presentations and speak to court personnel and the public.
• Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with court personnel and the public at all times.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard office practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and professional working relationships with court personnel and the public.