Deputy Court Administrator - Superior Court (Prescott)

Salary: $84,829.82 - $108,158.01 Annually
Location : Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Exempt
Job Number: 202500106
Department: Superior Court
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Role
Yavapai County Superior Court is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Court Administrator to assist in the oversight and enhancement of court operations. This pivotal role involves supporting the Superior Court Administrator by planning, developing, organizing, directing, and coordinating a wide range of administrative and operational functions.

The Deputy Court Administrator will manage key areas including personnel, fiscal operations, case flow, records management, court security, technology needs, and intergovernmental relations. Will provide leadership by setting goals and priorities, establishing policies and procedures, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure efficient and effective court operations.

Ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-orientated professional with strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

If you are committed to upholding the integrity of the judicial system and have a passion for public service, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact in the administration of justice.
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Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and programs and monitors the same according to court, county, and state requirements. Performs a variety of high level administrative, managerial, supervisory duties, tasks, and functions in support of the day-to-day operation and organization of the department. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of departmental automation projects.
• Participates in staff development programs. Selects, plans, assigns, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates. Conducts employee performance appraisals; assists in monitoring: job development, staffing, and interviewing. Ensures staff compliance with COJET requirements.
• Coordinates various aspects of personnel operations including hiring, transfers, promotions and reassignment of staff, staff development, counseling and disciplining of staff. Resolves internal and external conflicts/issues in the management and administration of the court.
• Represents Court Administrator as needed; serve as liaison with judges, court staff, clerk's office, other courts, agencies, attorneys, county departments and the public. Participates in and support local and statewide committees.
• Acts as designated Court Public Information Officer. Communicates relevant information to the court community, local justice partners, media, and the public
• Maintains awareness of current issues in court administration. Researches, forecasts, and plans for future capabilities of court programs. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes activity reports to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of court and mandated programs utilizing COURTOOLS, AJACS, and other reporting tools. Analyzes, prepares, and presents oral and written reports. Develops new programs and strategies for implementation.
• Makes budget recommendations and assists with the preparation and continued review as necessary. Participates in ongoing and annual budget planning. Oversees or compiles statistical data as needed for various reports.
• Identifies and recommends methods to improve the functionality and operations of the court, involving enhanced work processes, increased court system responsiveness, efficient use of judicial resources, and quality service delivery.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Judicial Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in court management or administration, personnel management, caseload management, or information systems in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET). Must successfully complete or be enrolled in the Institute for Court Management's (ICM) Court Management Program or Court Executive Development Program or similar Court leadership training within twelve (12) months of hire.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
10 Paid Holidays Per Year
Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE
457 Deferred Compensation Program
Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE
Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
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This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Judicial Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field. Which of the following best describes your highest level of education in the required field?

• Master's degree or higher
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• Some college
• High school diploma or equivalent
• None of the above

02

This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in court management or administration, personnel management, caseload management, or information systems in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis. How much experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

03

Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).

• I acknowledge my understanding of this requirement.

04

Must successfully complete or be enrolled in the Institute for Court Management's (ICM) Court Management Program or Court Executive Development Program or similar Court leadership training within twelve (12) months of hire.

• I acknowledge my understanding of this requirement.

Required Question