Executive Court Operations Leader

Circuit; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) is the chief administrative officer of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, guiding court operations across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties.

This role reports to the Chief Judge and leads strategic planning, budgeting, HR, IT, facilities, and external relations to support the justice system. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), eight years of related experience including five in executive leadership, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, judicial administration, legal studies, or related field.
• Eight years of related professional work experience, including at least five years in an executive leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for court operations across multiple counties.
• Oversee strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, HR, IT, facilities, and external relations.
• Ensure fair and timely administration of justice through collaboration with judges, staff, and external partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder relations

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/public administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) is the chief administrative officer of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, guiding court operations across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties.

This role reports to the Chief Judge and leads strategic planning, budgeting, HR, IT, facilities, and external relations to support the justice system. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), eight years of related experience including five in executive leadership, and a valid