Juvenile Court Programs Director

Fulton County, GA; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Juvenile Court is seeking an experienced manager to oversee a court program and lead a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes staff supervision, policy development, and performance improvement in a dynamic legal environment.

The incumbent will report to the Chief Administrative Officer, ensure compliance with laws, and coordinate with court partners to resolve complex issues and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human relations or related field; Masters preferred.
• Five years of experience managing a court program or in a court/legal setting, with three years supervisory experience.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of an assigned court program.
• Manages divisional staff, workloads, performance, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and follows administrative directives.
• Evaluates and implements policies for the assigned court program.
• Investigates and resolves questions, issues, and technical problems related to the program.
• Provides directives on case flow and prepares technical/administrative reports.

Skills

Leadership

Court operations

Communication

Staff supervision

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, human relations or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Case management systems

Office software

Job description

Fulton County Juvenile Court is seeking an experienced manager to oversee a court program and lead a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes staff supervision, policy development, and performance improvement in a dynamic legal environment.

The incumbent will report to the Chief Administrative Officer, ensure compliance with laws, and coordinate with court partners to resolve complex issues and improve operations.