The Deputy Court Administrator, Minor Judiciary is an executive administrative and policy making leader responsible for the management and oversight of Bucks County’s 18 magisterial district judges’ offices, as well as supervision of approximately 100 court staff. This role ensures uniform court operations and high-quality public services across all 18 magisterial district judges (“MDJ”) court locations. This position reports to the President Judge, the Court Administrator and the Board of Judges, and requires ongoing communication with other judicial staff.
Job Duties
- Oversees minor court operations, procedures, and personnel while resolving operational challenges. Makes recommendations for minor judiciary operations and implements changes.
- Supervises a personal staff of six tasked with executing the division’s financial management, statistical analysis, purchasing, recruitment, training and daily administrative support.
- Prepares the annual budget for magisterial district court offices and makes relevant recommendations to court leadership.
- Delegates procurement duties to staff. Approves the acquisition, disbursement and payment authorization for MDJ court equipment, supplies and services. Serves as the liaison with commercial vendors and evaluates vendor performance.
- Manages the financial and centralized banking system in the minor courts.
- Coordinates management and maintenance of MDJ court facilities and equipment.
- Manages MDJ court staff recruitment, hiring approvals and employment terminations. Evaluates personnel performance.
- Oversees compilation and preparation of court statistical data and management reports.
- Performs on-site inspections of all MDJ offices.
- Acts as a liaison between the minor judiciary, the Court of Common pleas, county departments and the public.
- Serves as the primary contact for minor judiciary emergencies during non-business hours.
- Schedules staff coverage for on-call shifts, continuing education, recusals and general leave.
- Designs and leads training and professional development programs.
- Investigates personnel and labor relations issues to recommend solutions.
- Researches procedural questions raised by judges and staff.
- Issues orders of court for the assignment of magisterial district judges to other court locations.
- Develops annual and long-term strategic plans as directed by the Court and the Court Administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field; PLUS
- Three years of experience in court management or four years of varied office management work, including budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
Additional Requirements and Preferences
- Satisfactory criminal background check required.
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s magisterial district courts.
- Valid driver’s license 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 retirement plans.
- Healthcare flexible spending account.
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Free reserved parking
Salary information
Annual Salary Range: $64,750 - $88,490
Maximum Annual Salary: $135,969
