Assistant Executive Officer

Working in partnership with and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Assistant Executive Officer (AEO) oversees, directs, and participates in non-judicial operations, including short- and long-term planning as well as developing and administering Courtwide policies, procedures, and services. The AEO interprets data to implement Courtwide strategies, provides leadership to management staff, fosters cooperative working relationships among judicial officers, court employees, outside agencies, and the public, and ensures the delivery of high-quality services that support the Court’s mission and the administration of justice.

• Applies principles and practices of administration and operations in support of all case types, personnel recruitment, retention and management, labor relations, technology systems, trial court financial practices, facilities management, court security, and court-community relations.
• Administers principles and practices of calendar management, jury management and other court management practices.
• Directs, oversees, and evaluates major non-judicial court operations, programs, and administrative functions, including developing, reviewing, and processing information for a variety of operational and federal/state mandated reports and records.
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams and managers responsible for delivering reliable, efficient services across all courthouse locations and case types.

• Ensures operational excellence through continuous improvement, metrics, and performance accountability.

• Partners with the CEO to interpret data to develop and execute long-range strategies aligned with judicial priorities, statewide initiatives, and emerging operational needs.
• Drives organizational change, modernization, and process innovation across the Court while developing and motivating court operations personnel.

• Serves as a senior liaison with judicial officers, justice-system partners, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Supports judges and commissioners by coordinating committees and working groups.
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships that strengthen Court operations and trust with employee representatives and the community.

• Assists the CEO with budget development, resource allocation, and fiscal practices that ensure responsible and transparent management of public funds.
• Assists the CEO with implementation of budget strategies that support operational sustainability and long-term facility planning.

• Evaluates legislative, regulatory, and judicial branch changes; assists General Counsel in implementation of policy responses.
• Ensures non-judicial operations comply with all applicable laws, rules of court, and statewide administrative requirements.

Bachelor’s degree in court administration, public or business administration, criminal justice, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred.)

Certified Court Manager and/or Certified Court Executive highly preferred.

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a court or justice-system environment, including executive-level roles.
• 2-3 years of experience within organizations with staff represented by bargaining units.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex organizations, manage senior managers, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of Superior Court functions, California judicial branch governance, and court-county relationships.

• Strategic and systems-level thinking
• Executive communication and collaboration
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