Deputy Court Administrator - Criminal & Juvenile (Montgomery County)

The Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County is seeking a Deputy Court Administrator to oversee and manage the daily operations of the criminal and juvenile divisions. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, managing case flow, overseeing information technology and human resources. The Deputy also schedules criminal, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters. The position requires independent judgement, discretion and confidentiality.

Job Duties

• Manages the daily activities of the criminal division, including case flow management, the scheduling of arraignment, pre-trial hearings and arguments, settlement conferences and trials. Directs and oversees entry of dispositions.

• Oversees the training, supervision and discipline of court personnel in the criminal division.

• Collaborates with the District Court Administrator to develop goals, standards and policies for court operations in the criminal division.

• Works with the District Court Administrator in the recruitment and hiring of court personnel in the criminal division operations.

• Supervises the compilation and preparation of statistical reports and the maintenance and retention of court records for the criminal division.

• Oversees the use of current court information technologies and plans for future upgrades.

• Investigates complaints about criminal court operations, determines facts and implements solutions.

• Manages the daily activities of the juvenile division, particularly case flow management and scheduling of delinquency and dependency matters.

• Maintains regular communication with criminal and juvenile court personnel and responds to public inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field; PLUS

• Three years of experience in court management OR four years of varied office management work, including professional-level experience in human resource management.

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

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Additional Requirements/Preferences

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

• Juris Doctor degree preferred

Job Highlights

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment. Flexible spending account available.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12+ paid vacation days per year.

• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.

• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Salary information

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.