Louisiana Supreme Court · 1 day ago
CHIEF DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR
The Louisiana Supreme Court is seeking a Chief Deputy Judicial Administrator to perform highly responsible professional legal and judicial administrative work. The role involves assisting with the development, coordination, administration, and evaluation of policies and programs related to the efficient operation of courts in Louisiana.
Responsibilities
Handling daily operations of the Judicial Administrator’s office including staff supervision, direct supervision of several court programs and Deputies as assigned
Providing legal research, reports and documents for various committees under the Judicial Administrator’s supervision
Assisting with enhancing technology, innovation, and data collection within the Judicial Administrator’s Office and the Court
Serving as the Louisiana Supreme Court’s representative on legislative matters through testimony and informational exchange with legislative committees and stakeholders
Serving as the Supreme Court’s representative/liaison with outside agencies on administrative matters, as assigned
Maintaining ties with the legal community through membership in various professional associations including the American Bar Association, Louisiana Court Administrators Association, and National Association for Court Management
Contributing to the identification and development of strategies for resolution of sensitive political and organizational issues facing the judiciary in Louisiana
Undertaking public speaking engagements, addressing topics of importance to judges, courts and the legal community at professional association meetings, conferences and other venues
Providing technical, legal, administrative and policy advice and assistance to the Judicial Administrator, Supreme Court Justices, trial courts, and others as assigned
Handling any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Judicial Administrator or Justices
Qualification
Required
Perform highly responsible professional legal and judicial administrative work
Assist with the development, coordination, administration and evaluation of policies and programs related to the efficient operation and administration of courts in Louisiana
Management oversight of several positions responsible for key program areas in the Judicial Administrator's Office
Handle daily operations of the Judicial Administrator's office including staff supervision
Direct supervision of several court programs and Deputies as assigned
Provide legal research, reports and documents for various committees under the Judicial Administrator's supervision
Assist with enhancing technology, innovation, and data collection within the Judicial Administrator's Office and the Court
Serve as the Louisiana Supreme Court's representative on legislative matters through testimony and informational exchange with legislative committees and stakeholders
Serve as the Supreme Court's representative/liaison with outside agencies on administrative matters, as assigned
Maintain ties with the legal community through membership in various professional associations including the American Bar Association, Louisiana Court Administrators Association, and National Association for Court Management
Contribute to the identification and development of strategies for resolution of sensitive political and organizational issues facing the judiciary in Louisiana
Undertake public speaking engagements, addressing topics of importance to judges, courts and the legal community at professional association meetings, conferences and other venues
Provide technical, legal, administrative and policy advice and assistance to the Judicial Administrator, Supreme Court Justices, trial courts, and others as assigned
Handle any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Judicial Administrator or Justices
Position is located in New Orleans, LA and requires on-site office presence
Must be able to travel within the state and nationally to conferences, as needed
Preferred
A Juris Doctor or master's degree in judicial, public, or business administration is preferred along with six years of progressively responsible court-related legal/managerial experience
A bachelor's degree in related field with minimum ten years of progressively responsible administrative/professional experience including supervisory experience
Experience in court administration and management
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and retirement
Paid parking
Company
Louisiana Supreme Court
The Louisiana Constitution distributes the powers of government of the State of Louisiana into three separate branches -- legislative, executive and judicial.