Deputy Court Administrator at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Grade 10 – Deputy Court Administrator – (Onsite)

Salary $95,000 - $110,000/year (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

The Deputy Court Administrator is expected to work onsite during the Court’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST.  However, this position may require irregular hours on short notice based upon the needs of the Court.  In an emergency, on-call work may be required. 

Benefits offered for this opportunity: Non-Union Benefits Summary

Role Summary:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Judge and under the immediate supervision of the Court Administrator/Clerk. Work is performed with considerable independence, and is reviewed through conferences, reports and analyses of results obtained. The basic duty of the Deputy Court Administrator is to assist the Court Administrator in the overall management of Court operations, in supervising and directing Court employees, and in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

Performs a variety of highly responsible, and complex administrative duties. Oversees the Court Clerk’s Office, supervises the processing of traffic, civil, criminal and probation case flow. Rectifies process problems. Ability to make logical decisions, exercising appropriate judgment, based on knowledge of State Court Administrative Office guidelines, Court policies and procedures, Michigan Court Rules, statutes, City policies and general accounting principles. The Deputy Court Administrator is responsible for such duties as are delegated to him or her by the Chief Judge and by the District Court Administrator.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

1. Have no felony convictions;


2. Pass a criminal background check and drug test;


3. Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable;


4. Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN TAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator) within (1) one year of employment and recertify as applicable;


5. Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Judicial Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field;


6. Knowledge of criminal and civil court operations, and an understanding of legal terminology and trial court procedures;


7. Knowledge of case management processes, management principles, budget management, strategic planning, legal processes and procedures, and the Michigan Court Rules as it pertains to court services and operations;


8. Have a minimum of five (5) years of management, supervision and leadership experience working in a court setting or closely related field;


9. Be able to critically analyze operations, and collaboratively design and institute improvements without disruption of existing operations and services;


10. Be able to set appropriate priorities while coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines;


11. Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions;


12. Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines;


13. Be able to work well in a team environment;


14. Possess attention to detail and accuracy in work performance;


15. Possess good organizational, filing, verbal and writing skills;


16. Have advanced knowledge of personal computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word, Outlook);


17. Possess the ability to problem solve and use sound judgment; and


18. Be capable of performing the work related in this posting.

Preferred Experience or Education:

1. Have management experience in a court administrator’s office or clerk’s office in a state court or other high-level executive or business management experience.


2. Possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution in Judicial Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field or a Law Degree.


3. Possess a Certified Court Manager (CCM) credential, Certified Court Executive (CCE) credential, or Fellows Certification from the Institute of Court Management sponsored by the National Center for State Courts.

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