Court Operations Manager

Vermont Judiciary • Barre, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vermont Judiciary seeks a collaborative, results-oriented Court Operations Manager to lead daily operations and supervise staff for the Barre Superior Court Unit. The position supports fair, timely, and accessible justice by ensuring court processes are efficient, accurate, and consistent with established rules, procedures, statutory requirements, and Judicial Branch goals. The manager supervises Criminal and Family division staff and may oversee personnel in any division within the Superior Court Unit or, as needed, support statewide court operations.

Reporting to the Superior Court Clerk, the manager works with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative under statutory and administrative policies, Vermont court rules and procedures, Judiciary personnel policies, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The role involves extensive interaction with the presiding judge, Judicial Branch members, and representatives of public and private groups. The manager is expected to lead staff, manage resources responsibly, improve workflows, resolve operational challenges, and uphold accuracy, professionalism, accountability, and service.

The position is based at the Barre Court in Barre, Vermont, in a professional, public-service-oriented environment. Scheduled hours generally follow public court hours, though work may occasionally extend beyond those hours based on operational needs. Occasional travel to other Vermont courts may be required, with reimbursement according to State policies.

This is an exempt, salaried Judicial Branch position with an annual salary equivalent of $83,075. The State offers an employee benefits package described as worth about 30% of total compensation, including state-paid medical premium coverage, a dental plan, paid leave and holidays, family and medical leave insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, a wellness program, and eligibility with a qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (eight semesters), or qualifying work experience substituted for education at six months per semester.
• Four years of supervisory experience or four years of professional leadership experience, including project leadership, committee leadership, training or mentoring responsibilities, or leading organizational process improvements.
• Alternatively, six years of prior court or related legal experience may substitute for four years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Candidates without a college degree or prior managerial experience need at least 10 years of court or legal experience.
• Demonstrated integrity, strong communication skills, sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage complex workflows in a fast-paced, interconnected environment.
• Ability to develop practical solutions, mediate conflicts, build consensus, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Commitment to public service and the Judiciary’s mission, including the ability to lead staff, manage resources responsibly, and maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and service.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of court management and case-flow techniques.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, jurors, law enforcement officials, media representatives, and related public and social service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and supervise staff for the Barre Superior Court Unit, including Criminal and Family division staff; the role may also oversee staff in other unit divisions or support statewide operations as needed.
• Operate divisions within Judicial Branch organizational policies and parameters and establish strategies and objectives to accomplish Court Administrator’s Office goals.
• Perform routine administrative tasks, including oversight of daily cash management and review and approval of invoices, employee time sheets, and expenses.
• Coordinate monthly, weekly, and daily scheduling of court resources, including courtrooms, employee work hours and breaks, law enforcement availability, judge time, attorney availability, and court equipment.
• Manage vendor and contractor services, including office supplies, relief-from-abuse contractors, postage orders, and maintenance contractors.
• Serve on Judicial Branch teams and committees for judiciary-wide projects when appointed by the Vermont Supreme Court and/or Court Administrator’s Office and approved by the court clerk.
• Identify court operations that could benefit from information technology and recommend technological improvements to the court clerk.
• Monitor and report on operational efficiencies, including statistical, case-flow, financial, and management information; prepare monthly reports such as financial packets and budgets.
• Recruit and hire staff, subject to court clerk and Court Administrator’s Office approval; train, assess, and supervise employees and contract and volunteer personnel performing technical, casework, security, and clerical functions.
• Ensure accurate court records and timely preparation and distribution of court documents.
• Maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, jurors, law enforcement officials, media representatives, and related public and social service agencies.
• Support staff, improve workflows, resolve operational challenges, promote accountability, and contribute to efficient case progression and public confidence in the justice system.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 vacation days, 12 sick leave days, 5 personal days, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager