Clerk and Court Executive Supreme Court

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Job Title

Clerk and Court Executive of the Supreme Court

Job Code

R41180

Job Series

Clerk and Court Executive of the Supreme Court

FLSA Status

Excluded

OCC Group

Executive (EXC)

Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.

General Statement Of Duties

The Clerk and Court Executive of the Supreme Court is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and directing the management of the Office of the Clerk of the Court and all non-judicial administration of the Supreme Court.

Essential Functions Of the Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the Supreme Court.
• Manages the operations of the Clerk's Office, ensuring effective case flow and proper docket management.
• Develops and revises court policies in conjunction with Supreme Court Justices.
• Implements policy changes from the State Court Administrator's Office, Chief Justice Directives and Court Rules.
• Oversees Human Resources functions for the Supreme Court including recruitment, hiring and termination of employees.
• Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary period.
• Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
• Develops and manages the budget, purchasing, accounting functions, and authorizes expenditures.
• Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for Supreme Court processes and proceedings.
• Provides facility maintenance and space needs, ensuring that staff have adequate equipment and safe working environment.
• Coordinates the activities of the Supreme Court and maintains productive relationships with justices, judges, State Court Administrator's Office personnel, other courts, the bar association, law enforcement agencies, the general public, and correction institutions.
• Apprises the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on all administrative matters.
• Oversees and directs the upkeep of the Supreme Court's Judicial Department website.
• Occasional statewide travel is required.
• Attends meetings and completes training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function within an organization unit, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Education and Experience Equivalency:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business, public or court…