Public Court Operations Director

Tishman Speyer Properties; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 paid sick days

12+ paid vacation days

Low-cost medical/dental/vision/plans

Retirement plans

6 weeks paid parental leave

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Blair County Court of Common Pleas is seeking an experienced District Court Administrator to lead day-to-day operations across the court and its minor judiciary. You will direct caseflow, fiscal management, and cross-department communication under the President Judge and AOPC oversight.

Responsibilities include staff leadership, calendar management, budget preparation, and liaison duties with judges, attorneys, and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field; PLUS Three years of professional-level experience in court management OR four years of varied office management work including professional-level experience in budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and monitor court administration staff, per diem, and hourly employees.
• Delegate work projects; establish departmental goals, action plans, priorities, and deadlines.
• Mentor, coach, and counsel staff; complete probationary and annual performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive workplace culture, resolve internal conflicts, address performance issues, and recommend formal disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Review and approve absence requests while ensuring compliance with AOPC and judicial district policies.
• Write and update job descriptions as organizational needs evolve.
• Manage caseflow across criminal, civil, and family court divisions, and continuously improve caseflow procedures, time standards, and calendaring efficiency.
• Prepare and administer civil and criminal trial calendars, including daily trial lists.
• Establish and administer the yearly court calendar for all judges.
• Set the agenda for weekly judges’ meetings to collaborate on operational solutions and local policies.
• Oversee key judicial processes, including Masters, Hearing Officers, mediators, jury management, Arbitration, and Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceedings.
• Determine court-appointed counsel assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Human resources management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business or Public Administration

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Blair County Court of Common Pleas is seeking an experienced District Court Administrator to lead day-to-day operations across the court and its minor judiciary. You will direct caseflow, fiscal management, and cross-department communication under the President Judge and AOPC oversight.

Responsibilities include staff leadership, calendar management, budget preparation, and liaison duties with judges, attorneys, and state agencies.