Deputy Court Administrator - Court Services (Allegheny County)

Description

The Deputy Court Administrator – Court Services assists in coordinating and managing various aspects of court operations. This position is responsible for daily operational matters, project management, research, and planning, hiring and supervising personnel, training, liaising with external stakeholders and outside agencies, and drafting/reviewing contracts, policies, and procedures. This position works under the general supervision of the District Court Administrator and the Chief Deputy District Court Administrator. This role functions with a high degree of independence while executing sound judgment and discretion.

Primary Duties

• Manages the foreign and sign language interpreters’ program. Identifies/develops resources to ensure compliance with all requirements regarding the provision of interpreters. Serves as Language Access Coordinator.
• Oversees Office of Court Reporters and Audio Recording Room operations.
• Manages compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including requests for accommodations received from the public.
• Acts as the Grant Administrator. This includes identifying funding opportunities, writing grant applications, managing grant reporting, coordinating grant activity of other court departments, managing grant database registration, and disseminating information to other departments regarding changes in grant procedures.
• Administers electronic and printed legal research resources.
• Manages the record storage and retention policies.
• Leads the production of the Annual Report.
• Responsible for preparing, organizing, and submitting the Fifth Judicial District’s Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Advises and assists the Court Human Resources office in processing employee disability accommodation requests and leave issues including drafting correspondence to employees and updating court policies and procedures.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, letter agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conducts legal research as directed by the District Court Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Judicial, Business, or Public Administration, or a closely related field, PLUS
• Five years of experience in court management or eight years of varied office management work including experience in budgeting, procurement, grants administration, and human resource management, or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

• A satisfactory criminal background check is required.
• A Juris Doctorate and admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania are preferred.

Additional Information

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.