JUDICIAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Overview

The Louisiana Supreme Court is seeking a Judicial Program Manager to assist with all aspects of various statewide judicial programs and work on special projects within the Division of Children & Families. This position reports directly to the Deputy Judicial Administrator—Children & Families. Work involves extensive contact with courts throughout the state and various governmental and community agencies and requires a thorough understanding of the state judicial branch.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Manage and coordinate statewide judicial programs and special projects.
• Develop program goals, policies, procedures, and implementation plans.
• Maintain program budgets, activities, and performance measures.
• Prepare reports, presentations, grant proposals, and policy documents.
• Conduct legal and non-legal research and prepare written reports.
• Provide training and technical assistance to courts and program stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with judges, court personnel, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Monitor changes in state and federal law and update program policies accordingly.
• Staff committees, workgroups, and special initiatives related to assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, court administration, political science, social science, or a related field plus five (5) years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, court administration, political science, social science, or a related field plus seven (7) years of related experience.
• Experience working in a court or judicial system environment is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel statewide or out-of-state for conferences and meetings as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.