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10/2/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-07585

Chief Court Administrator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

Employment Type

Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Judicial | Court of Justice

Location

600 W Jefferson St Louisville KY 40202 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court system employs nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks.
We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we’re committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work/life balance.
The Kentucky Court of Justice has an immediate opening for Chief Court Administrator in Jefferson County.
Job Description: The Chief Court Administrator oversees the daily administrative operations of the trial courts and 4th Appellate District. This position is responsible for supervision of court administration staff and ensuring all necessary administrative functions of the court are addressed completely and timely. This position provides support to the judges of the Circuit, District, and Family Courts and Jury Administration. The Chief Court Administrator reports to the Supreme Court Justice of the 4th Supreme Court District.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary liaison between judges and justice partners, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), attorneys, and Jefferson County court personnel.
• Assist with judicial complex protocols; including, but not limited to, emergency management, courthouse security, facilities management, and courtroom scheduling.
• Work with AOC and Louisville Metro to schedule and implement building and courtroom upgrades.
• Attend committee meetings on behalf of Justice, Chief Judges, and/or term members.
• Oversee and support Circuit, District, and Jury Administrators, including hiring and supervision of court administrative staff necessary to support the work of the judges.
• Assist Chief Judges in hiring, preparation of meeting agendas, schedules, docket coverage, report generation, and general orders as required.
• Coordinate ceremonial events for the judiciary, including, but not limited to, investitures, retirements, funerals, press conferences, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving, logic, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced time management skills.
• In-depth hands-on knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Advanced understanding of court processes and concepts.

Minimum Requirements