Circuit Court Administrator

Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

Why you'll love this position:

We are looking for a highly dedicated and responsible person to serve as Court Administrator for the 13 th Circuit Court. This is an administrative and management position involving the overall management of a two-county circuit court. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and monitoring the work of all services under the direct control of the circuit court, including those of the juvenile office, juvenile justice center, court service, court marshals, technology services, and treatment courts, through the use of departmental supervisors and support personnel. Work is performed under the general direction of the presiding judge and the Court en Banc and is reviewed on the basis of conferences, written reports and work results.

• • Developing and monitoring a multi-million-dollar annual budget.
  • Identifying and applying for grant funding and managing grants.
  • Drafting, tracking, and testifying on legislation to the Missouri General Assembly.
  • Overseeing all aspects of human resource management including: hiring, firing, disciplining, training, and evaluating FTE needs of all offices under the court administrator’s administrative or appointing authority (approximately 100 FTEs).
  • Enforcing employment standards such as FMLA, FLSA, and ADA.
  • Assisting the Court en Banc with drafting policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and administrative orders.
  • Acting as a liaison to the media, the public, other elected officials and agencies working with all aspects of the court.
  • Managing the physical courthouse including security, space needs, and technology upgrades.
  • Responsible for monitoring, coordinating and evaluating the effectiveness of court programs through process and outcome studies to determine requirements for program modification.
  • Providing training or creating presentations for staff, judges or the local bar on various topics that impact the court.
  • Coordinating with state and county entities on all of the above.
  • Providing legal research and analysis as needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of general law, state and federal laws and regulations, established precedent and sources of legal reference.
• Considerable knowledge of court procedures and rules.
• Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to issues involving the court.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the techniques and objectives of modern personnel administration, and of effective supervisory and administrative techniques.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and ability to learn new software programs.
• Understanding the budget process and ability to apply algebraic formulas and interpret inferential statistical reports.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data regarding the operations of the court.
• Ability to work alone with a minimum of supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, and under pressure from formal schedules, deadlines, and high-volume operations.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with co-workers, other county and state department agencies, attorneys, media, vendors, community organizations, schools, members of the judiciary statewide, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required, with Juris Doctorate or Masters in Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration or related field strongly preferred.

Through substantial experience in responsible administration/management position(s) in government or private sector, the successful applicant will have demonstrated skills in communication, organization, and the ability to manage and direct multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

As a Missouri State Paid Employee, you will have the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Missouri State Retirement System (MOSERS)
• Deferred Compensation Match up to $75/Mo
• Cafeteria Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays per Year

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• State of Missouri

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