Deputy Court Administrator
The Deputy Court Administrators of the Judicial Branch, as part of the executive team, assist the Presiding Judge and Branch Administrator in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Judicial Branch and its efforts to uphold the mission, vision, and values of one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive trial courts in the nation.
Deputy Court Administrators provide executive oversight to operational and service departments within the Branch. This may include Criminal, Civil / Tax, Lower Court Appeals, Family, Juvenile, Probate / Mental Health, and Jury operations and service agencies including Court Reporters, Court Interpretation & Translation Services, Electronic Recording Unit, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Library Resource Center, Data Integrity & Analytics, Project Management, Facilities Management and Lower Jurisdiction Courts. Additionally, Deputy Court Administrators serve on the Branch Executive Team providing substantive analysis and input on Branch-wide issues including Personnel Policies and Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Strategic Planning and Technology and Innovation Initiatives. All responsibilities are carried out with keen awareness to accountability and transparency, embracing the Branch values of fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required of qualified applicants :
Knowledge of :
- Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
- Court operations
- Investigative research methods and techniques
- Principles that support our values of fairness, respect, integrity, innovation and safety
Skill in :
Building productive relationships with judicial officers, court leadership, internal and external customers, community agencies and public officials that enhance the mission of the Judicial BranchPublic speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groupsCommunicating orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and organized manner, using the most suitable format for the material and audienceIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsObtaining the support of others and using diplomacy to handle politically sensitive issuesThe use of computers and computer applications necessary to perform the job, including spreadsheets, database, and word processing softwareMonitoring and assessing the performance of self, other individuals, and departments to make improvements or take corrective actionLeading / managing personnel by motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the jobAbility to :
Use attention to detail to apply deductive and inductive reasoning to information and facts about situations to reach logical conclusions from the reasoning processEstablish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan or department goals, and lead others to achieve those established goalsThrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions to complex organizational problemsAppropriately delegate tasks and authorityLearn, understand, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, county, and Judicial Branch rules, policies and proceduresEssential Job Tasks
Plans, organizes, directs, and exercises immediate supervision over Departmental Administrators and / or program managers in court operations (such as Criminal, Juvenile, Civil / Tax, Family, and Probate / Mental Health) and administrative and support services (such as Court Reporters, Court Interpreters, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Jury, Research, and Law Library Resource Center) including hiring and selection, monitoring and evaluating performance, managing workload, providing coaching, mentoring, training, and issuing discipline as appropriate.Provides analysis and support to the Presiding Judge, departmental Presiding Judges, and Judicial Officers to address and streamline case flow management issues.Effectively manages and allocates the human resources of the major court departments according to established personnel policies and procedures that conform to current laws and regulations.Provides oversight and direction to subordinate departmental managers, coordinates operations between departments and resolves inter- and intra- departmental conflicts or issues.Leads and directs program development and operations to ensure that they align with other Court departments and the overall management goals and objectives of the Judicial Branch.Assures that the Court's strategic plan, mission, programs, and services are continuously reviewed and improved upon to provide the best-in-class service to stakeholders.Participates on court committees and in meetings with other administrators, staff, and Judicial Officers, represents the court in meetings with Maricopa County officials, the Administrative Office of the Arizona Supreme Court, and with various other public and private sector organizations having an interest in court business.Provides the administrative framework to effectively support and enhance court processes for internal and external justice partners to ensure the timely resolution of pending disputes.Provides regular onsite or in-person supervision to assess business needs by observing, monitoring group dynamics with face-to-face interaction, and through the use of body language / nonverbal communication, engaging in interpersonal bonding, and modeling expected behaviors.The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.