Deputy Court Administrator, Family (Luzerne)

Job Duties

• Responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of the Family Court and Protection from Abuse (PFA) departments.

• Supervises Family and PFA court supervisors and is responsible for managing the case flow of custody divorce and dependency hearing officers.

• Acts as the point of contact for the Common Pleas family court judges regarding recusals and related issues.

• Develops and implements case flow management systems monitors case flow and suggests ways to improve case flow in Family and PFA Courts.

• Enhances the family court process and procedures through technology updates and staff training and development.

• Participates in the Domestic Violence Task Force as a liaison for the District Court Administrator and the President Judge.

• Serves as the point of contact with the Prothonotary Office Clerk of Courts Office Family Court Office and the PFA Office.

• Undertakes special projects prepares reports and compiles statistical data for the District Court Administrator and President Judge and ensures that statistical information is being kept in a timely and efficient manner.

• Participates in Family Court meetings and is responsible for implementing necessary improvements within the system.

• Acts as the Court Records Retention Officer offering policy guidance to court departments regarding the proper retention and disposal of records and submits annual reports to AOPC.

• Performs other duties assigned by the President Judge and/or District Court Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Judicial Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; PLUS

• Three years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work including professional-level experience in budgeting procurement and human resource management.

• An equivalent combination of education experience and/or training may be considered.

Additional Requirement

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Job Highlights

• Excellent benefits program including comprehensive low-cost medical dental vision and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment

• 13 paid holidays 12 paid sick days and 12 paid vacation days per year.

• Salary increases employee assistance programs and State retirement plans.

Salary information

Starting Annual Salary

$63325 - $86542

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