Deputy District Court Administrator - Westmoreland County

• 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.

• 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.

• A Juris Doctorate is preferred.
• Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
• Satisfactory criminal background check is required.

• 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.

Starting Annual Salary Range: $64,750 - $88,490

Maximum Annual Salary: $135,969