Skip to main content

This job has expired

Courtroom Supervisor

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$52,323.44 - $87,205.04 Annually
Closing date
Dec 18, 2021

View more

Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Management
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Send job

Job Details

Job Announcement

The Circuit Court Administration Branch is seeking a motivated and tech-savvy professional to serve as Quality Control/Assistant Manager in the Courtroom Administration Section. The Circuit Court utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure judicial efficiency by integrating modern technologies into traditional courtroom activities. The incumbent in this position should feel comfortable using computers and electronic systems, including Court Case Management systems, scanning and imaging software, electronic docket scheduling systems, and e-filing systems. Overtime is frequently required with little or no advance notice due to the unpredictable length of courtroom trials.

Provides supervision to five or more courtroom clerks and serves as a backup courtroom clerk to assist with operational coverage; specific duties include but are not limited to:
  • Implements and maintains quality control work-flow processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with Circuit Court procedures;
  • Monitors and provides on-going review for all documents created by the court clerk team to include orders, forms, jail cards, capiases, rules to show cause, and automated clerk notes.
  • In the absence of the Courtroom Manager, assumes responsibility for the Courtroom Administration Division.
  • Serves on various agency-wide committees relating to technology initiatives affecting the Courtroom Administration Division.


Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

  • Supervises daily operations of an assigned unit;
  • Assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of staff;
  • Ensures that staff adhere to Court's operating policies and procedures;
  • Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes in unit workflow and procedures;
  • Monitors and performs quality control checks on documents created by staff to ensure accuracy and compliance of the Court procedures;
  • Actively participates in performance management activities for an assigned unit, which include evaluating performance, identifying goals and objectives, recognizing staff achievements, and coaching staff in overcoming performance or skill deficiencies;
  • Performs various personnel duties, i.e., employee selection, coaching, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions;
  • Serves as backup to division manager in their absence.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
  • Considerable knowledge of trial court business processes and appeal processes;
  • Considerable knowledge of the high-tech courtroom systems, equipment, and processes;
  • Knowledge of the functions of the assigned business areas and/or court procedures;
  • Knowledge of the Code of Virginia, the Virginia Supreme Court's Clerk's Manual, laws and regulations related to the assigned business areas;
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervisory techniques;
  • Knowledge of the principles of human resources management;
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex rules and regulations to staff and customers;
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in pressure situations;
  • Ability to ensure procedural compliance and quality control in courtroom proceedings;
  • Ability to ensure judicial efficiency by integrating modern technologies into traditional courtroom activities;
  • Ability to direct and coordinate activities of a moderate sized staff;
  • Ability to plan, organize, assign, train and evaluate the work of subordinates;
  • Ability to brief superiors effectively, with a high degree of situational awareness;
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to motivate, develop, and direct staff;
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, including the judges, general public, members of the legal and business community, and department staff.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Associate Degree; Plus five years of experience providing administrative support, technical support, customer service, or working in a court or legal environment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Four or more years of court and/or legal experience.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Ability to deliver presentations in a meeting.
  • Proven success in implementing workflow processes and procedures.
  • Experience conducting legal research and preparing legal documents.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and work with limited direction to address identified objectives.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Experience using Court Case Management systems, scanning and imaging software; Adobe Suite; and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and Outlook).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The appointee to the position is subject to criminal background checks as a condition of hiring and periodically thereafter.
  • All newly hired employees will complete an attestation online related to their vaccination status against COVID-19 or a medical or religious exemption (forms provided by the agency) on their first date of employment or shortly thereafter. Employees who are not vaccinated, including persons with a medical or religious exemption, shall submit to weekly testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position requires sitting in courtroom for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift boxes and push a cart weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to enter and retrieve data from a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
Website
Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
Send job

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert