Court Operations Lead - Case Management & Workflow

DelDOT; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT in Delaware is seeking a Judicial Operations Manager to oversee the work of judicial case management staff and ensure the timely progression of court cases. You will supervise supervisory staff, advise on complex decisions, and participate as a SME in piloting programs and implementing new initiatives under legislative guidance.

You will coordinate with judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement, and litigants to expedite case flow, manage case data, and prepare court documents.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in managing cases through the legal process.
• Three years’ experience in researching files, records, and other sources to ensure accurate case data and resolve issues in case flow.
• Three years’ experience in narrative report writing.
• Six months’ experience in staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assesses case filings to determine placement in case track/program or refer to alternative tracks.
• Liaises with internal/external stakeholders, judicial officers, court users and the public to coordinate activities and explain processes.
• Creates and maintains accurate case files.
• Monitors case activity through multiple legal events, tracks status, anticipates delays and expedites cases.
• Performs research of case files and coordinates with resources to ensure data accuracy and resolve issues.
• Coordinates case activity with judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement and litigants.
• Advises judicial officers regarding events that lead to final disposition.
• Maintains contacts with legal community and other agencies to expedite case flow.
• Attends court proceedings and performs related duties such as data entry and document handling.
• Uses information systems to manage data and generate reports.
• Arranges delivery of legal paperwork and notices.
• May manage court calendars or schedules and generate notices.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Case management

Researching files

Narrative report writing

Staff supervision

Job description

DelDOT in Delaware is seeking a Judicial Operations Manager to oversee the work of judicial case management staff and ensure the timely progression of court cases. You will supervise supervisory staff, advise on complex decisions, and participate as a SME in piloting programs and implementing new initiatives under legislative guidance.

You will coordinate with judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement, and litigants to expedite case flow, manage case data, and prepare court documents.