Municipal Court Civil Supervisor - Judgements Unit

Position Summary

An employee in this class will serve in a staff capacity as an assistant to the Manager of the Office of Civil Administration.  Work is performed under the direction of the Manager and the Deputy Court Administrator of the Trial DivisionCivil. 

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Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assist in performing CLAIMS User Acceptance Testing and quality control and assurance of the CLAIMS System.
• Plan assign and supervise work of subordinate staff.
• Provide work direction and training to subordinate staff or volunteers.
• Review work of subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists clients and general public in person and via telephone.
• Investigates complaints and issues from general public or other offices.
• Delegates routine situations to staff and responds directly to more complex situations or complaints.
• Interview pro se litigants.
• Utilizes personal computer and software applications for word processing spreadsheet and database functions to prepare documents spreadsheets and records.
• Collaborates with the Manager and the Deputy Court Administrator to assess the procedures and success of the program.
• Supervises the distribution of letter/notice generation process for all Civil programs.
• Prepares written procedural instructions documents and forms for technical and clerical personnel and the public.
• Interacts with the judiciary judicial staff attorneys public and outside organizations.
• Makes policy recommendations to Manager and Deputy Court Administrator.
• Responds to inquiries by attorneys regarding local Court procedures and facilitates compliance with these requirements.
• Recommends resolutions regarding procedural problems associated with the department.
• Advises the public attorneys and court officials on procedures and rules pertinent to the department.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard office and courtroom conditions.

Extensive contact with FJD employees and a diverse court clientele.

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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office management standards procedures and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of First Judicial District Policies.
• Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Considerable knowledge of the Courts Civil Case Management System (CLAIMS).
• Considerable knowledge of English usage and grammar.
• Knowledge of the principles standards and goals of administrative organization and management.
• Ability to assist in the supervision of a moderate size group of clerical and technical employees engaged in varied tasks.
• Ability to provide information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to formulate and articulate a vision for the department.
• Ability to represent the department in conferences and meetings with public and private officials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to meet minimum physical standards for employment.

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Qualifications :

1. A bachelors degree program from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of administrative experience.

OR

1. Any equivalent combination of education training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of this class which includes at least two (2) years supervisory experience may substitute.

AND

1. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
2. Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class.
3. Covid-19 vaccination is recommended.
4. Full-time On-Site position.

Additional Information :

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Salary Range: $63421 - $70297 

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