Court Scheduling & Operations Leader

State-of-Iow; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

Employee discount program

Federal student loan repayment program

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch in the 7th Judicial District seeks a Judicial Operations Supervisor to oversee court scheduling across Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott offices in Scott County. Travel throughout the district is required.

Responsibilities include managing daily scheduling operations, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring accurate case processing in line with Iowa Court Rules. The role emphasizes strong organization and clear communication with judges, attorneys, and the public.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court operations and case flow management.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and de-escalate sensitive situations.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel district-wide.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day scheduling operations and workload priorities.
• Coordinate with Deputy District Court Administrator and staff across multiple offices.
• Ensure accurate scheduling in compliance with Iowa Court Rules and Iowa Code.
• Oversee court scheduling, docketing, and courtroom preparation services.
• Provide customer service to judges, attorneys, clients, and the public.
• Identify backlogs and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

De-escalation

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four years of full-time professional office experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Proprietary software knowledge

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch in the 7th Judicial District seeks a Judicial Operations Supervisor to oversee court scheduling across Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott offices in Scott County. Travel throughout the district is required.

Responsibilities include managing daily scheduling operations, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring accurate case processing in line with Iowa Court Rules. The role emphasizes strong organization and clear communication with judges, attorneys, and the public.