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State of New Hampshire · 1 month ago

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR I

New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

The State of New Hampshire's Judicial Branch is seeking a Circuit Court Administrator I to oversee numerous Circuit Court Clerks and central managers. This role involves developing and implementing organizational policies and court-wide initiatives while providing oversight and coordination for court programming and staff management.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates program and works on system-wide projects as designated by the State Court Administrator or Circuit Court Administrator II

Provides oversight and coordination of multiple clerks and central managers as they recruit, train, manage, evaluate and discipline local and centrally located staff

Supervises multiple clerks who supervise clerk’s office staff to ensure appropriate managerial procedures are developed, implemented and followed

Oversees, manages and coordinates critical Circuit Court programming

Coordinates communications with key internal and external stakeholders

Oversees, manages and coordinates Circuit Court initiatives such as e-filing, new programming, alternative dispute resolution in the Circuit Court, and various access to justice initiatives

Provides project management and implementation, oversight, timeline development and evaluation

Implements various aspects of human resource processes including assisting with the selection, supervision, evaluation, retention and disciplining of court staff; manages personnel issues for courts and central processing departments

Serves as a resource for clerks and staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the courts in all operational areas, including as a resource for legal interpretation

Analyzes court and departmental staffing needs to ensure compliance with scheduling standards, adjusts as necessary

Serves on various policy and special project committees as assigned by the State Court Administrator or Circuit Court Administrator II

Reviews, analyzes and provides input into the development and implementation of uniform procedures and policies for the Circuit Court

Reviews system-wide proposals/requests for rule changes, draft and advance proposed rules changes, educate staff (and on occasion judges) on rules and rules changes

Evaluates and prioritizes the various needs of their assigned Circuit Court locations throughout the State, including areas of staffing, equipment, technology, case flow management, facilities and security

Assists with the development of forms, processes and training materials for the implementation of legislation, e-Filing or other policy or process changes within various case types

Provides fiscal management on a budget to meet the needs of courts in the assigned circuits, developing and implementing cost-saving procedures and measures; works with Administrative Office of the Courts staff in fiscal matters related to auditing, technology, purchasing, and inventory

Coordinates the implementation of facilities’ programs to provide for the provision, maintenance, repair, improvement, and redesign of court facilities within the assigned circuits: addresses space and maintenance issues with governmental representatives

Analyzes courts’ dockets utilizing caseload statistical data and input of participants in the process to ensure compliance with scheduling standards and makes adjustments as necessary

Oversees ancillary court services such as electronic filing and mediation; and, as directed by the State Court Administrator or Circuit Court Administrator II, serves on various policy and special project committees

Develops and plans education programs for court staff, judges, and external stakeholders

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Juris DoctorCourt management experienceFiscal managementProject managementHuman resource processesLegal interpretationAnalytical skillsTraining developmentCommunication skills