Tribal Court Administrator - Lower Elwha Tribal Court

Tribal Court Administrator, Lower Elwha Tribal Court

SUMMARY:

The Court Administrator ensures that the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Court operates effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include supervision and management of Tribal Court staff, preparing the court?s budget, obtaining and distributing public information, and ensuring court documents are processed and filed. The Court Administrator has day-to-day responsibility for managing all court operations including case management, courtroom support, facility management, quality assurance, safety, and security.

LOCATION: Lower Elwha Klallam Justice Center

SUPERVISOR: Chief Judge

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

SALARY LEVEL: $38.00 to $42.00 per hour

POSITION STATUS: Regular, fulltime, with benefits.

OPENING DATE:

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the administration of the Judicial Branch, which includes supervising all Court staff and managing all other day-to-day Court operations.
• Maintains confidentiality of Court communications, and ensures that Court staff do the same.
• Works with law enforcement and probation officers to ensure safety and security of the Judicial Center premises is maintained.
• Performs Court Clerk duties in the Court Clerk?s absence.
• Represents the Tribal Court in interactions with the Lower Elwha Tribal Business Committee and outside entities.
• Works with Court staff to develop, administer, monitor, and effectively manage the judicial budget, including grant program management or other grant-related duties.
• Works with Court staff and outside agencies to organize training for Court staff and other Tribal staff who work closely with the Tribal Court.
• Manages contracts with judges and defense attorneys to ensure a high level of services at competitive rates.
• Develops and implements court policy and procedures, rules of court, and forms.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic case management and filing system.
• Publishes and maintains an up-to-date compendium of Tribal Laws, in cooperation with the Office of Tribal Attorney.