SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS OF WEST VIRGINIA
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Division: Administrative Office
Position Title: Administrative Director of Courts
Direct Reports to: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals; All Justices
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
This position performs highly responsible administrative work in directing the administrative activities of the Supreme Court and carrying out the duties set forth in Article VIII, § 3 of the West Virginia Constitution and West Virginia Code Chapter 51. Primary areas of responsibilities include: Security Services; Communications and Public Information; Legal Services, including Library and Human Resources Services; Technology Services; Finance, Accounting and Administration Support, including Payroll and Facilities Management; Education and Outreach Programs; Probation Services; and Court Services and Support, including Children and Juvenile Services, Circuit, Family, Magistrate, and Specialty Courts, including Drug and Business Courts. The Administrative Director also serves as a liaison to advisory groups of committees, of justices, judges, administrators that provide recommendations and advice for policymaking, business practice change, and service delivery.
Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in discharging its
responsibility to provide for the administration of justice.
- Implements the rules, orders, and policies of the Court as they apply to court
administration as well as enforces all Chief Justice directives and state statutes
related to courts within the Wet Virginia Judicial System.
- Develops and implements strategic plans designed to ensure a shared vision and
values throughout the Courts of West Virginia.
- Develops, promotes, and enforces statewide administrative practices and
procedures under the direction and approval of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Engages in continuing examination and evaluation of existing administrative
practices and procedures toward making recommendations for improvements.
- Leads and directs with integrity the employees of the Administrative Office of the
Supreme Court through oversight of employee selection, employment,
performance management, and termination processes, executed in accordance with the law and sound human resources management principles.
- Prepares the state judicial budget following principles of cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with the budget.
- Gathers and analyzes a variety of reports and statistics, and makes
recommendations for appropriate action in support of the principles of the
Supreme Court of Appeals.
- Participates in appropriate and assigned legislative, executive, public, and other
extracurricular activities toward promotion of the efforts of the Supreme Court and its administration of justice, including the delivery of speeches, papers, and other materials to diverse groups. Represents the Supreme Court in non-judicial matters with outside entities such as law enforcement, news media, committees, bar associations, and other groups having an interest in the courts of West Virginia, and administrative matters such as delivery of probation and related services, and the high overriding goal of administration of justice in West Virginia.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requisite Qualifications, Education, and Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a degree in judicial
administration, business administration, public administration, law, or a related
administration field. Juris Doctorate or advanced degree highly preferred.
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in legal
administration, court administration, and/or related judicial experience is highly
preferred, but not mandatory.
- At least ten (5-10) years of supervisory experience preferred.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Licensed to practice law in West Virginia (highly preferred).
- Ability to interact with the public and government officials in a variety of situations and circumstances.
- Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate administrative activities in a manner
conduce to full performance and high morale.
- Knowledge of the organization, functions, responsibilities, and procedures of the
courts.
- Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws, and legal factors
pertaining to the West Virginia judiciary highly desirable.
- Knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration.
- Ability to express ideas on a variety of subjects, including legal and technical, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated leadership acumen with high ethics and the ability to perform ad
hoc problem solving in fast paced, high pressure situations.
Licensure Requirements: NA
Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands, and Environmental Factors):
- This position is subject to many interruptions and is often required to handle
multiple calls, inquiries, tasks at once.
- The incumbent is regularly required to sit while in meetings or working in an
office environment using phones, computers, printer/scanners, etc.
- The position requires frequent travel, including regular travel throughout West
Virginia, and periodic travel throughout the United States.
Continuing Education Requirements:
Maintain current knowledge on administrative laws, regulations, and best practices through participation in presentations sponsored by sponsors such as the National Center for State Courts.
Performance Metrics: TBD
Criminal Background Check: Successful candidates must submit to criminal background check.
Compensation and Benefits include:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Optional Flexible Benefits Coverage (dental, vision, disability, and excess medical).
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Section 457 deferred compensation plan.
West Virginia Courts
West Virginia has a Unified Court System,under which all state courts, including the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, Magistrate Courts, and Family Courts, are supervised and administered by the Supreme Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court of Appeals and its Administrative Office are located in Charleston and housed in the State Capitol Complex. More information about West Virginia’s Courts can be found on our website at www.courtswv.gov.
Equal Opportunity in Employment
It is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons, and to recruit, select, train, promote, retain, and discipline without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Further, it is the policy of the West Virginia judiciary to maintain a professional workplace in which individuals are accorded respect, and an environment free of harassment, including verbal or physical conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for any individual on any prohibited basis. As an employer with an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, the Court complies with government regulations and related Equal Employment Responsibilities where applicable.
Application Process
To apply for this position, please direct the completed Court Employment Application (available on Court website at www.courtswv.gov), along with a letter of interest highlighting applicable experience, and a resume, including references to:
Cassie.long@courtswv.gov
All positions of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia are considered at-will and may
be terminated at any time, with or without notice or cause.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- supervisory: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charleston, WV 25305 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, WV 25305: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person