Deputy District Court Administrator - Westmoreland County

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts • Greensburg, PA

1d • $64,750 - $135,969

About The Position

The Deputy District Court Administrator assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator in managing and operating the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. This leadership role oversees multi-divisional court operations, personnel, technology initiatives, budgeting, and public-access compliance to support the efficient administration of justice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in court management, or four years of varied office management work that includes budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
• Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Civil, Criminal, Family, and Orphans' Court management; help resolve complex case-related issues, cover for staff, and perform divisional functions as needed.
• Coordinate the Civil court calendar; prepare and update Criminal and Family Court calendars and schedules; manage changes and ensure proper notification to all parties.
• Assist in revising local court rules and develop, maintain, and update sentencing orders, legal forms, and administrative templates.
• Manage human resources functions, including recruiting, selecting, training, and counseling employees; help develop and implement personnel policies; and assist with Salary Board preparations.
• Prepare and monitor court budgets, approve budget amendments and court expenditures, and directly supervise the Fiscal Assistant.
• Prepare and edit payroll records.
• Direct jury management operations, including excusal and deferral requests; monitor juror utilization; address juror complaints; and collaborate with County IT on automated jury systems.
• Implement and maintain the Court’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Language Access Plans.
• Oversee the Court’s Right-to-Know request process.
• Develop and maintain databases for monthly statistical reports, custom analytics, and required monthly AOPC filings; update attorney records in the criminal system.
• Liaise with County Information Technology to advance court technology and maintain computer files.
• Coordinate video hearing schedules with county and state correctional facilities and the State Parole Board.
• Supervise court reporters, coordinate coverage, and maintain monthly courtroom calendars.
• Oversee transcription services for preliminary hearings, mental health proceedings, Children's Bureau hearings, and divorce masters.
• Liaise with court-related departments and outside agencies regarding program changes and procedural updates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members, beginning on the first day of employment.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 12 or more paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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