Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Hamilton County, Ohio
Job Opportunity

POSITION: Court Administrator
DEPARTMENT: Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
LOCATION: 1000 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 70 hours bi-weekly (Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; however, the position will require work beyond normal hours.)
FLSA STATUS: Salaried/Exempt
SALARY: $113,844 - $162,710 annually

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

A licensed attorney for at least eight years. Five years of supervisory and management experience, two of which are associated with court systems, is strongly preferred. Institute of Court Management (ICM) certification from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is preferred. Must be an Ohio licensed attorney.

JOB DUTIES:

This position is the chief administrative, non-judicial officer of the Court and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and supervision of all operational aspects of the Court of Common Pleas General Division and the Municipal Court. Work involves planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of subordinate managers and providing general supervision of all Court employees. Appointment and removal is by a vote of the majority of the Judges in the Court of Common Pleas General Division.

Essential Functions:

• Provides general direction and supervision of the operation of the Court of Common Pleas General Division and the Municipal Court, which includes case flow management, jury and records management, budget and fiscal and personnel matters, court security management; automation and coordinate with county facilities for facilities management.
• Maintains a strong partnership with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department to understand the practical standards for a secure court facility and working collaboratively with all affected parties to maintain court security.
• Coordinates and provides direction as needed to court departments including Assignment Commissioner’s Office, Jury Commissioner’s Office, Court Reporter’s Office, Department of Pretrial Services, Probation Department, IT, CMSNet, as well as, courtroom staff and clerical personnel.
• Serves as liaison between the courts and the public, media, criminal justice agencies and other public and private organizations.
• Recommends policy changes and court rule changes.
• Implements court policy decisions adopted by the Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court.
• Supervises assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating and making recommendations for corrective measures, merit increases and promotions.
• Serves on various committees related to court procedures and practices.
• Assist with the Court’s role in the appointment process for various boards and commissions in Hamilton County.
• Evaluates final candidates for hiring and promotion.
• Responsible for all fiscal matters of the Courts, including budgeting.
• Performs research and furnishes appropriate recommendations to the court.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $113,844.00 - $162,710.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Ohio Attorney License (Required)

Work Location: In person