District Court Administrator and Clerk of Court

District Court Administrator and Clerk of Court

$ - $ annual salary Plus a comprehensive benefits package.

September 16, 2026

Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) and mailed applications must be postmarked by this date.

The District Court Administrator/Clerk of Court is tasked with the administration and compliance management of all court operations. This position is responsible for every operational aspect of general jurisdiction, family court and ancillary court services. This position collaborates with the judiciary to influence the court culture, court improvement andgoals.

The Court Administrator is an executive level administrative position under administrative direction of the Chief Judge of the District Court responsible for the overall management,direction, planning and efficient operation of the Second Judicial District Court. The incumbent is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of all management,supervisory, technical, clerical, and professional staff assigned to the District Court.

The Court Administrator leads the strategic planning effort for Court services in collaboration with judiciary and key stakeholders. This position assists department managers in developing strategic plans that align with Court goals. The Court Administrator ensures administrative policy and procedures provide efficient, effective process and fiscal accountability.

The Court Administrator directs and participates in the implementation of research, planning,and program development for an array of highly complex court services and activities and assists department heads and program managers in developing evaluative tools and metrics tomeasure service responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness.

This position approves the budget development and fiscal management of all District Court offices, divisions and programs, including the preparation and monitoring of an approved fiscal year budget.

This position is charged with the statutory requirements of providing management, retention,and disposition of Court records, along with various ancillary tasks and functions of a Clerk ofthe Court.

The Court Administrator participates in collaborative discussions with outside agencies and stakeholders. This incumbent may serve on multi-disciplinary committees and groups.

This position works collaboratively with the Chief Judge and the other District Court judgesin supervising and reviewing the activities of the Family Court Division and the General Jurisdiction Court Division. The Court Administrator acts as liaison between Court administration and management staff, and the judiciary.

Assumes overall management responsibility and accountability for the services and activities of the District Court including the administration and operation of various Court programs and divisions; recommends, administers, and implements policies and procedures approved by the Court.

Directs and oversees various Court projects and programs to ensure their success; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of District Court service delivery methods and procedures; receives information and statistical data to assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems; identifies opportunities for improvement;directs the implementation of changes assuming an overall leadership role by assigning staff members and monitoring tasks to completion.

Directs, administers, monitors, and coordinates the Court budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures;…