The Deputy District Court Administrator assists the President Judge and District Court Administrator in the overall management and operation of the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. This leadership role oversees multi-divisional court operations, personnel, technology initiatives, budgeting, and public access compliance to ensure the efficient administration of justice.
Job Duties
- Oversees Civil, Criminal, Family, and Orphans' Court management; helps resolve complex case-related issues, covers for staff, and performs divisional functions as needed.
- Coordinates the Civil court calendar; prepares and updates Criminal and Family Court calendars and schedules; manages changes and ensures proper notification to all parties.
- Assists in revising local court rules. Develops, maintains, and updates sentencing orders, legal forms, and administrative templates.
- Manages HR functions, including recruiting, selecting, training, and counseling employees; helps develop and implement personnel policies; and assists with Salary Board preparations.
- Prepares and monitors court budgets, approves budget amendments and court expenditures, and directly supervises the work of the Fiscal Assistant.
- Prepares and edits payroll records.
- Directs jury management operations such as excusal and deferral requests; monitors juror utilization; addresses juror complaints; collaborates with County IT on automated jury systems.
- Implements and maintains the Court’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and Language Access Plans.
- Oversees the Court’s Right-to-Know request process.
- Develops and maintains databases to generate monthly statistical reports, custom analytics, and required monthly AOPC filings. Updates attorney records in the criminal system.
- Serves as a liaison with County Information Technology to advance court technology and maintains computer files.
- Coordinates video hearing schedules with county/state correctional facilities and the State Parole Board.
- Supervises court reporters, coordinates coverage, and maintains monthly courtroom calendars.
- Oversees transcription services for preliminary hearings, mental health proceedings, Children's Bureau hearings, and divorce masters.
- Serves as a liaison to court-related departments and outside agencies regarding program changes and procedural updates.
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/Preferences
- A Juris Doctorate is preferred.
- Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
- Satisfactory criminal background check is required.
Job Highlights
- Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members on the 1st 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.
Salary information
Starting Annual Salary Range: $64,750 - $88,490
Maximum Annual Salary: $135,969
