Judicial Administrator I

State of Nebraska•Papillion, NE

11d•$89,111 - $108,573•Onsite

About The Position

This classification level is under general direction of the State Court Administrator and presiding judge and responsible for the overall management of court operations such as criminal traffic, civil, small claims, and probate functions. Responsibilities may include: planning, organizing, staffing, and directing the administrative activities of a large county court with a total annual caseload of 20,000 or more averaged over a three year period. This classification supervises, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of court staff; and serves as administrator of the court and Clerk Magistrate in the judicial district or designated region.

Requirements

Master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration or a related field; and 5 years’ experience in an administrative capacity, including experience in court or related administrative or professional work; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Managerial principles
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Criminal justice system
Legal research methods
Court policies and procedures
Courtroom forms and documents
Court and legal terminology, principles, systems, and processes
Customer service principles
Records management
Filing systems
Computers and related software applications
Monitoring and evaluating work of subordinate staff
Prioritizing and assigning work
Providing customer service
Analyzing legal documents
Preparing legal documents and correspondence
Maintaining records and files
Preparing reports and forms
Assembling and organizing data and information
Using a computer and related software applications
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for bilingual pay

Responsibilities

Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Provides administrative control of all non-judicial activities of the court; interprets and executes statutory mandates, rules of the court, and personnel and procedural polices as they relate to administrative matters implementing changes as needed.
Prepares and administers the budget of the court; oversees all expenditures for personnel and other budgetary items; supervises the financial aspects of court operations including the collection, receipt and accounting for of all fees, fines and bonds.
Oversees calendaring and management of cases with regard to guidelines, procedures and case flow; establishes and maintains effective case management systems to ensure individual cases and the court’s total caseload are expeditiously and efficiently processed to disposition; periodically reviews management reports with judges and the State Court Administrator to identify and investigate problem areas and take corrective actions.
Supervises and participates in the collection, analysis, preparation, and reporting of relevant statistical information, financial and administrative reports.
Manages all physical facilities and equipment; participates in court facilities planning; negotiates with the county officials regarding upkeep, remodeling, and expansion as needed; procures and maintains necessary furniture, equipment and supplies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.