Job Details

Trial Court Administrator 4

Interviews: First-round interviews are anticipated to be held in mid to late April 2026.

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public by providing fair and accessible justice in all of Oregon's judicial districts. Our work performed by trial court administrators affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We seek candidates who want to impact their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public who may be experiencing challenging life circumstances.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work, lived experience, and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Benefits to you:

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• The annual salary for this position is $159,322 - $247,169. The salary range listed is for a new hire who is not yet a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). After becoming a member of PERS (usually after six full calendar months of employment), the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay, and your salary will be increased by 6.95% to help offset that and other cost increases (such as Medicare, Social Security, state taxes, and federal taxes). For new hires who are already active PERS members, the 6% salary deduction and 6.95% salary increase will be effective immediately upon hire.
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.

Location highlights:

Lane County is located in western-central Oregon from the coast to the Cascade Mountain range. It is the sixth largest county by area and fourth populous (as of 2020) in the state. The county seat is Eugene (second largest populous city). The city is situated at the southern end of the Willamette Valley where the McKenzie and Willamette rivers meet. The city is noted for its natural environment and recreational opportunities (which include bicycling, hiking trails, rafting/kayaking) and is home to the University of Oregon.

Position highlights:

OJD and the judges of the 2nd Judicial District seek an experienced leader to be our next Trial Court Administrator 4 for the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Oregon.

Our court is a general jurisdiction trial court that handles offenses ranging from traffic violations to capital murder, as well as civil cases: family law and juvenile matters, small claims, evictions, and multimillion-dollar lawsuits. We have 17 elected judges, and approximately 116 court employees in three locations. The Trial Court Administrator reports to the Presiding Judge and has administrative authority for all aspects of personnel, budget, information technology, capital asset management, and court operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for all nonjudicial court-related services mandated by Oregon Revised Statutes, OJD's rules and policies, and the Lane County Circuit Court's Supplementary Local Rules. You will manage all operational and support programs of the court. You will develop, justify, and present program budgets, monitor appropriations, expend funds, and prepare financial reports; our court has an operating budget of roughly $16.5 million annually. You will plan, develop, and implement short- and long-term policies, programs, and organizational changes. You will research and present issues to our judges. You will also liaise with community and statewide partners to advocate for programs, projects, and legislative actions.

Additionally, you will ensure that our staff have the training and support they need, the resources to do their work, and a positive working environment in which teamwork and cooperation encourage them to be their best professional selves.

Our ideal candidate:

Your competence, reliability, and eagerness to collaborate will help you manage employees, budgets, court facilities, and any special projects that arise while managing the court. The court needs someone with exceptional managerial and supervisory skills who has applied best practices in a similarly sized organization and is well versed in organizational management and planning (staff and workload). We need a leader who makes reasonable, informed decisions and who has developed and implemented policies, objectives, and priorities in conjunction with others. As the Trial Court Administrator, you will make difficult decisions that are best for the whole organization and consider the bigger picture when making those decisions.

Your demonstrated willingness and ability to adapt to change and your knowledge of court processes, governmental budgeting, and legal research and analysis best practices will be helpful because we are subject to yearly legislative changes that need to be implemented; these changes may be at the local or statewide level and involve our business processes and rules, policies, and procedures.

We are looking for an effective, confident communicator who has solid writing skills and is comfortable making presentations, interacting with the media, testifying in front of governmental committees, leading or serving on numerous intergovernmental committees, and facilitating meetings. We need someone with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence who will build relationships with judges, supervisors, court staff, community partners, and other stakeholders, adapt to different personalities and communication styles, and treat others courteously and respectfully.

Instructions for required cover letter and work history/resume:

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications, the special qualifications, and the requested skills and attributes, which are listed below.

Cover letter (required):

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all requested skills and attributes listed below and use specific examples to demonstrate your accomplishments.
• Address the cover letter "To the TCA Hiring Committee."
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work history/resume (required):

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.

OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum qualifications:

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, social services, human resources, criminal justice, or a related field.

AND At least five (5) years of professional work in business, public, court administration, or a related field, of which three (3) must have been in a court administration leadership role.

OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to nine (9) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special qualifications:

(These must be verifiable.)

You must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative means of transportation.

Requested skills and attributes:

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Knowledge of and experience with court operations and both the administrative and judicial functions of a court, or recent experience managing an organization of similar complexity.
• Executive level experience supervising and managing staff including recruiting, hiring, training, assigning and reviewing work, measuring and managing performance, investigating and responding to employees' concerns and grievances, and implementing disciplinary actionsup to and including terminations.
• Experience administering, organizing, and strategic planning in a complex workplace including managing workload distribution and resource allocation.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive and cohesive professional relationships with superiors, subordinates, the public