Senior Court Operations & Strategy Lead

Superior-Court-of-California,-County-of-Santa-Clar; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

CalPERS retirement system

Paid holidays and personal leave

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is seeking an Assistant Executive Officer to lead and coordinate courtwide operations and strategic initiatives. You will interpret data to drive long-range plans, mentor management staff, and foster collaboration among judicial officers, court employees, and external partners to ensure high-quality public service.

The role requires strong oversight of calendar and jury management, budgetary stewardship, and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a court or justice-system environment, including executive-level roles.
• 2–3 years of experience within organizations with staff represented by bargaining units.
• Extensive knowledge of Superior Court functions, California judicial branch governance, and court-county relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversees non-judicial operations, develops and administers courtwide policies and services.
• Directs, oversees, and evaluates major non-judicial court operations, programs, and administrative functions.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams delivering services across courthouse locations.
• Interprets data to implement courtwide strategies and ensures high-quality services.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Change management

Team development

Relationship management

Project management

Fiscal strategy

Compliance

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Court Manager

Certified Court Executive preferred

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is seeking an Assistant Executive Officer to lead and coordinate courtwide operations and strategic initiatives. You will interpret data to drive long-range plans, mentor management staff, and foster collaboration among judicial officers, court employees, and external partners to ensure high-quality public service.

The role requires strong oversight of calendar and jury management, budgetary stewardship, and compliance with applicable laws.