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Form of work**Thurston County Superior Court reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible. The first review of applicants will begin on 03/18/2024**
Within Thurston County Superior Court, the Superior Court Operations Manager reports directly to the Court Administrator and is instrumental in assisting the Court Administrator to establish, support and sustain the Court's mission and goals. This position shares management of the daily operations of Superior Court including caseflow, supervising court staff, and managing special projects or analytical studies. In this position, you can expect to implement and manage complex programs for Case Tracking Systems, Differential Case Management, and Unified Family Court cases.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Court by coordinating with individuals and agencies within the community.
- Planning, organizing, and supervising the work of office support staff including maintaining a working knowledge of positions supervised to provide coverage during leaves of absence.
- Coordination of court administrative functions and Court activities in line with the goals set by the Superior Court Judges and Court Administrator.
- Analyzing workload data and making recommendations, revising, and developing program policies and procedures.
- Initiating and responding to correspondence on behalf of the Court and maintaining the Superior Court's Web pages.
- Maintaining and distributing Local Court Rules to local and state agencies and publications. Creates, revises, and makes available local Court forms and special program materials.
- Providing guidance to staff, interns, law enforcement, members of the community, internal/external departments and other agencies about legal issues and Court procedures.
- Serves as liaison for the judges, Court reporters, Court staff, Courtroom clerks, counsel, community agencies and the public.
- Coordinating interpreter assignment, scheduling and compensation; scheduling of visiting judges; information and referral services; Courthouse Facilitators, Guardians ad Litems and community resources for appropriate calendar assignment; and setting up telephone conference calls or virtual meeting links for Court hearings.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including providing backup coverage for other Court staff as needed.
The mission of the Court is to serve the public through the prompt resolution of civil and criminal cases in a manner that ensures access and fair treatment.
Vision
Thurston County Superior Court is a Court where all can safely and easily access the court, its programs and services, and have an opportunity to be heard. Through well-trained judicial officers and court staff, the Court uses innovative techniques and manages public resources responsibly. The Court seeks community input to ensure public confidence in the judiciary and to reflect the diverse community needs.
- Associated Arts degree in paralegal studies, or other closely related field and six years of progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience; four years of which must have been in legal or court environment.
- Any demonstrated combination of education and/or experience which provides the applicant with the following attributes may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
- Ability to independently conduct administrative projects and respond to administrative and operational problems.
- Ability to interpret policy and procedures and to analyze complex issues.
- Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Knowledge of computer concepts, including data base management.
- One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role and Two years of experience managing multiple/major projects.
- Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, other organizations, attorneys, and the public.
- Demonstrated background in legal terminology, trial calendar terminology and judicial procedures.
- Strong computer operating skills with experience and knowledge in computer equipment and database programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and diverse groups, and to develop a consensus on specific issues.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
- Knowledge of organization and operation of the Washington State Court System; procedures and practices within courts of general jurisdiction.
- Ability to independently plan and coordinate numerous program activities and special projects.
Questions about this Position?
The contact person for this recruitment is Kristin Jensen, Court Administrator, (360) 786-5602.
The contact person for this recruitment is Kristin Jensen, Court Administrator, (360) 786-5602.
This position is:
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- NOT eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- NOT represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- NOT eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Applicant Disclosure Form - Supplemental Questions (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830)
