Director - Civil Court Operations

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County • West Palm Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Civil Court Operations to oversee all aspects of civil court functions including civil, family, juvenile, probate, guardianship, mental health, foreclosure, and tax deed divisions. In this leadership role, you’ll manage strategic planning, policy development, technology initiatives, financial oversight, and human resources to ensure operational excellence, compliance with Florida statutes and court procedures, and quality service to the judiciary, legal community, and the public. A Juris Doctorate or attorney experience is highly desirable and strongly preferred for the complexity of the role and the legal oversight required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, supplemented by ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience is required , as outlined below; or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of direct work experience and six (6) years of supplemental work experience required.
• Direct work experience includes within a Court System that provides broad knowledge and expertise of management and court services and official records functions, automated data and records management systems, with demonstrated analytical, reporting and communication skills, and demonstrated knowledge of processes, policies, procedures and statutory/regulatory standards governing the Florida court system, as well as performing personnel management duties (i.e. supervising, training, hiring, disciplinary action, counseling, performance evaluations, recommending transfer, promotion, separation).

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctorate or attorney experience is highly desirable and strongly preferred for the complexity of the role and the legal oversight required.
• Advanced degree or Juris Doctorate and experience at a large organization preferred.
• Previous Clerk of Court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of department.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Lead long-term operational planning and data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate management and staff to ensure strong service delivery.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets; ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.
• Collaborate with legal counsel, judicial partners, and internal leadership to support community-serving operational goals.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (200 hours annually)
• 17 paid holidays
• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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