Justice Court Administrator

Posting Date

06/28/24

Application Deadline

07/12/24

Pay Range

$117,000 - $169,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Justice Courts

About the Position

Are you ready to become a department leader entrusted with making critical program decisions and helping set department objectives? Then consider applying to our Justice Court Administrator position today!

As the Justice Court Administrator, you will be responsible for the overall management and administration of the centralized functions of the Justice Courts and perform related work as required under the general direction of the Presiding Justice of the Peace. The Administrator is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and achieving department strategic goals.

About Us

The Maricopa County Justice Courts in Arizona, is one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive justice courts in the nation. There are 26 justice courts in Maricopa County that provide professional judicial services to court users to obtain timely and economic justice within their community. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, employee training, professional growth opportunities, and generous tuition reimbursement. We invite you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to providing exceptional and quality services to the citizens we serve.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

• Ten years of related court management experience, with five years of management experience

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, justice studies, law, or a related field of study

• Postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience working in court operations, executive management, and strategic planning

• Experience working in public finance, trial court funding, budgeting, personnel management, business process re-engineering, program management, and technology planning

Job Contributions

• Plan, organize, direct, and exercise immediate supervision over deputy court administrators, department directors, and support staff; exercise administrative oversight of the Operations and Support Services divisions

• Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of service levels and programs. Initiate or recommend changes or improvements for research studies relating to procedures, rules, and statutes that provide the most expeditious, cost-effective, and fair resolutions

• Coordinate court activities with county departments, other agencies, and municipal courts. May serve as an advisory member and/or voting member on some committees

• Represent Maricopa County Justice Courts in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interact effectively with a diverse group of staff, and other customers of our services. Effectively learns and uses operating practices of the department and Maricopa County Justice Courts

• Provide support and guidance for all court operations consisting of criminal misdemeanor and civil case types including forcible detainers, small claims, minor traffic violations, injunctions against harassment, orders of protection, and regular civil cases

• Coordinate programs and projects, develop programs and policies, budget preparation and administration, and evaluate and report on the effectiveness of various programs

• Analyze the impact of existing and proposed legislation and provide recommendations to court leaders, the Presiding Justice of the Peace, and other decision-makers on policies, issues, and concerns

• Analyze and direct complex studies and projects to achieve increased efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services

• Directs the preparation and approval process of the department's budget and oversees all department personnel actions and issues

• Uphold the Mission Statement: The Mission of the Maricopa County Justice Courts is to provide professional Judicial Services to court users so they can obtain timely and economical justice within their community

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a legal/court office environment

• This position allows for a hybrid/remote work schedule

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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