Director, Minor Judiciary Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parking

Job summary

Pennsylvania Courts in Bucks County seeks a Deputy Court Administrator, Minor Judiciary to oversee 18 magisterial district judges’ offices and about 100 court staff. The role ensures uniform court operations and high-quality public services across all MDJ locations.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, vendor management, staffing, training, and strategic planning, with liaison duties to the Court, County departments, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in court management or 4+ years in office management.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement and HR management.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversees minor court operations, procedures, and personnel.
• Prepares the annual budget for magisterial district court offices and recommends improvements.
• Manages procurement and contracting with vendors; approves payments and reconciliations.
• Leads staff recruitment, hiring approvals, and performance evaluations.
• Develops strategic plans and reports; coordinates with Court and county departments.
• Acts as liaison with judiciary, public, and external partners; provides after-hours response.

Skills

Budgeting

Procurement

Human resources management

Staff supervision

Financial management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/criminal justice

Job description

Pennsylvania Courts in Bucks County seeks a Deputy Court Administrator, Minor Judiciary to oversee 18 magisterial district judges’ offices and about 100 court staff. The role ensures uniform court operations and high-quality public services across all MDJ locations.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, vendor management, staffing, training, and strategic planning, with liaison duties to the Court, County departments, and the public.