Court Administration Manager

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking a Court Administrative Manager to coordinate and oversee all administrative and financial functions of an assigned Magistrate’s Court. The role requires independent planning, policy adherence, and reporting progress through meetings.

The manager will supervise clerical staff, maintain payroll and budget records, organize court calendars, manage records, and provide information to the public while ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in paralegal studies, office administration, accounting, business or related field.
• Five years of administrative and accounting experience in a legal environment.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administrative and financial functions of the Magistrate’s Court, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.
• Supervise clerical staff; schedule, train, assign and review work; monitor performance.
• Maintain payroll/leave records and assist in budgeting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Organize court calendars, hearings, and juror administration; manage records and court records retention.
• Provide information to the public; handle inquiries and manage phone and reception duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Accounting experience

Legal environment

Education

Associate’s degree or related field

Tools

MS Office

Data entry

Office equipment (fax/copier)

Job description

Richland County is seeking a Court Administrative Manager to coordinate and oversee all administrative and financial functions of an assigned Magistrate’s Court. The role requires independent planning, policy adherence, and reporting progress through meetings.

The manager will supervise clerical staff, maintain payroll and budget records, organize court calendars, manage records, and provide information to the public while ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines.