Administrator II

Superior Court of Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking an Administrator II to oversee all non-judicial operations and administrative functions across a trial court or central division. This leadership role manages a broad range of administrative activities for 20–25 courtrooms, drives operational excellence, and guides service delivery to the public.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy development, staff supervision, and a focus on effective court operations within a large public entity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in court operations or public sector management.
• Experience with laws and court rules is a plus.
• Ability to lead, coach, and manage multiple administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize operations across the assigned court or division.
• Supervise managers and staff, foster accountability and growth.
• Lead with vision to promote service-oriented culture and engagement.
• Oversee core court functions like facilities, fiscal operations, jury services, vendor relations.
• Drive strategic, case management planning to improve delivery of court services.
• Shape policies and improve processes for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Operations management

Staff development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

About The Opportunity

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is looking for motivated, strategic, and service-driven professionals to join us as an Administrator II. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all non-judicial operations and administrative functions of a trial court or a central litigation division - typically supporting 20 to 25 courtrooms or more. In this role, you'll oversee complex administrative functions, drive operational excellence, and help drive the delivery of court services. Whether managing litigation support sections or leading a central administrative division, your work directly impacts the Court's ability to serve the public efficiently and effectively. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, Organize & Evaluate Operations - Lead the full spectrum of administrative and operational functions across your assigned court or division.
• Manage & Develop Staff - Supervise managers and staff, foster accountability, and support professional growth through coaching and performance management.
• Lead with Vision - Inspire a service-oriented culture through strong leadership, training, and employee engagement.
• Oversee Core Court Functions - Manage critical areas that directly affect court functionality such as facilities, fiscal operations, jury services, and vendor relationships.
• Drive Strategic & Case Management Planning - Align your team's efforts with the Court's mission to improve case management and service delivery.
• Shape Policy & Improve Processes - Analyze and refine policies and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service.

This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements at the final filing date of this bulletin

OPTION I - Six (6) years of experience as a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County -AND- United States citizenship.

OPTION II - Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university* -AND- two (2) years of experience as a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County -AND- United States citizenship.

OPTION III - Six (6) years of progressive responsibility managing multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Court Operations Manager -AND- United States citizenship.

OPTION IV - Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university* -AND- four (4) years of progressive responsibility managing multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Court Operations Manager -AND- United States citizenship.

• To qualify for Options that require education credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support Page.
• Managing is defined as having the responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising subordinate staff, implementing, and administering the work of a functional program or section through subordinate staff performing comparable duties at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Court Operations Manager.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

Desirable Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be independent, reliable, adaptable, and possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Experience working with and applying laws, rules, and regulations such as California Rules of Court, Civil Code, Government Code, Local Court Rules, etc.
• Experience in working with Judicial Officers, labor groups, State and County government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with planning for, implementing, and developing trainings for Case Management Systems.

What To Expect After Applying

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

• EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based on submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
• ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active