Trial Court Administrator

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) serves as the chief administrative officer of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, providing executive leadership for court operations across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. Reporting directly to the Chief Judge, the TCA is responsible for managing administrative and operational functions including, but not limited to, strategic planning and policy development; budget preparation and fiscal management; human resources and workforce oversight; technology systems and court facilities management; program and service delivery across the circuit; external relations with state and local government, the Bar, and judicial partners. This role requires proven executive level leadership, strong financial and organizational management skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, strategic vision and problem-solving capacity, a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively with judges, staff, and external stakeholders to support the fair and timely administration of justice.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

Education — Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or judicial administration, legal studies, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience — Eight years of related professional work experience, including at least five years in an executive leadership role. Extensive knowledge of the Florida State Court System is preferred. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding executive-level leadership experience.

Certification and Special Requirements — Valid Florida State Driver’s License required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Also, the State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Human Resources Department at [phone] (option 6)

• St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida