Deputy District Court Administrator - Westmoreland County

Pennsylvania Courts; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Pennsylvania Courts seeks a Deputy District Court Administrator to assist the President Judge and District Court Administrator in managing the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. This senior role oversees Civil, Criminal, Family and Orphans' Court operations, budgeting, HR, technology initiatives, and public access compliance to ensure efficient administration of justice.

The position coordinates calendars, supervises staff, and works with IT and external agencies to maintain effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice or related field.
• Three years of experience in court management or four years in varied office management (budgeting, procurement, HR).
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
• A Juris Doctorate is preferred.
• Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
• Satisfactory criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Civil, Criminal, Family, and Orphans' Court management.
• Coordinates court calendars and schedules; updates criminal and family court calendars.
• Assists in revising local court rules and maintains sentencing orders and templates.
• Manages HR functions, budgeting, and staff training; assists with Salary Board preparations.
• Prepares and monitors court budgets, approves amendments, and supervises Fiscal Assistant.
• Directs jury management, including excusal/deferral requests and juror utilization.
• Ensures ADA compliance and Language Access Plans; oversees Right-to-Know processes.
• Develops databases for monthly statistics, analytics, and AOPC filings.
• Liaises with IT to advance court technology; coordinates video hearings.

Skills

Court management experience

Budgeting

HR management

Procurement

Policy development

Education

Bachelors in business/public administration/criminal justice

Juris Doctorate preferred

Job description

The Deputy District Court Administrator assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator in the overall management and operation of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. This leadership role oversees multi-divisional court operations, personnel, technology initiatives, budgeting, and public access compliance to ensure the efficient administration of justice.Job DutiesOversees Civil, Criminal, Family, and Orphans' Court management; helps resolve complex case-related issues, covers for staff, and performs divisional functions as needed.Coordinates the Civil court calendar; prepares and updates Criminal and Family Court calendars and schedules; manages changes and ensures proper notification to all parties.Assists in revising local court rules. Develops, maintains, and updates sentencing orders, legal forms, and administrative templates.Manages HR functions, including recruiting, selecting, training, and counseling employees; helps develop and implement personnel policies; and assists with Salary Board preparations.Prepares and monitors court budgets, approves budget amendments and court expenditures, and directly supervises the work of the Fiscal Assistant.Prepares and edits payroll records.Directs jury management operations such as excusal and deferral requests; monitors juror utilization; addresses juror complaints; collaborates with County IT on automated jury systems.Implements and maintains the Court’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Language Access Plans.Oversees the Court’s Right-to-Know request process.Develops and maintains databases to generate monthly statistical reports, custom analytics, and required monthly AOPC filings. Updates attorney records in the criminal system.Serves as a liaison with County Information Technology to advance court technology and maintains computer files.Coordinates video hearing schedules with county/state correctional facilities and the State Parole Board.Supervises court reporters, coordinates coverage, and maintains monthly courtroom calendars.Oversees transcription services for preliminary hearings, mental health proceedings, Children's Bureau hearings, and divorce masters.Serves as a liaison to court-related departments and outside agencies regarding program changes and procedural updates.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field; PLUSThree years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work, including budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.Additional Requirements/PreferencesA Juris Doctorate is preferred.Knowledge of court operations and procedures.Satisfactory criminal background check is required.Job HighlightsComprehensive low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st day of employment.13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and retirement plans.Healthcare flexible spending account.6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.Salary informationStarting Annual Salary Range: $64,750 - $88,490Maximum Annual Salary: $135,969