TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR - 22001629

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package available

FRS Retirement

Job summary

State Courts System in Florida is seeking a Trial Court Administrator to serve as the chief administrative officer for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, leading court operations across multiple counties. The role reports to the Chief Judge and drives strategic planning, budgeting, HR, technology, and facilities to support the administration of justice.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, eight years of related experience with at least five in executive leadership, and a

Qualifications

• Eight years of related professional work experience, including at least five years in an executive leadership role.
• Knowledge of the Florida State Court System is preferred.
• Valid Florida State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve 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.
• Oversee strategic planning, budget, human resources, technology, facilities, and external relations to support timely administration of justice.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or judicial administration, legal studies, or a closely related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Requisition No: 883939

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR - 22001629

Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

Position Number: 22001629

Salary: $165,391.80 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2026

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POSITION: Trial Court Administrator - Position Number #001629

LOCATION : St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit. Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.

SALARY : $165,391.80 annually

Full-time; benefits package available; FRS Retirement

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

General 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.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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.

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.