Salary : $134,741.40 - $176,731.68 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9846S
Department: 72000 - OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/24/ :59 PM Pacific
Position Description The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is looking for motivated, strategic, and service-driven professionals to join us as an
Administrator II . This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all non-judicial operations and administrative functions of a trial court or a central litigation division-typically supporting 20 to 25 courtrooms or more. In this role, you'll oversee complex administrative functions, drive operational excellence, and help drive the delivery of court services. Whether managing litigation support sections or leading a central administrative division, your work will directly impact the Court's ability to serve the public efficiently and effectively. For a detailed job description, please click . Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin.
Key Responsibilities - Plan, Organize & Evaluate Operations - Lead the full spectrum of administrative and operational functions across your assigned court or division.
- Manage & Develop Staff - Supervise managers and staff, foster accountability, and support professional growth through coaching and performance management.
- Lead with Vision - Inspire a service-oriented culture through strong leadership, training, and employee engagement.
- Oversee Core Court Functions - Manage critical areas that directly affect court functionality such as facilities, fiscal operations, jury services, and vendor relationships.
- Drive Strategic & Case Management Planning - Align your team's efforts with the Court's mission to improve case management and service delivery.
- Shape Policy & Improve Processes - Analyze and refine policies and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service.
This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements at time of application:
O PTION I : Six (6) years of experience at the level of a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
OPTION II: Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university*
-AND- two (2) years of experience at the level of a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
OPTION III : Six (6) years of progressive responsibility managing** multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County
OPTION IV: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university*
-AND- four (4) years of progressive responsibility managing** multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County
*To qualify for Options that require education credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support Page.
**Managing is defined as having the responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising subordinate staff, implementing, and administering the work of a functional program or section through subordinate staff performing comparable duties at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County .
Note : Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be independent, reliable, adaptable, and possess the following desirable qualifications:
- Experience working with and applying laws, rules, and regulations such as California Rules of Court, Civil Code, Government Code, Local Court Rules, etc.
- Experience in working with Judicial Officers, labor groups, State and County government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with planning for, implementing, and developing trainings for Case Management Systems.
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based on submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click .
Insurance The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Leave Benefits Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).
If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit .
Other Benefits: The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title. 01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.
- Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions.
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How do you best meet the qualifications of this position?
- OPTION I: Six (6) years of experience at the level of a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
- OPTION II: Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university* -AND- two (2) years of experience at the level of a Court Operations Manager for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
- OPTION III: Six (6) years of progressive responsibility managing** multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Court Operations Manager.
- OPTION IV: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university* -AND- four (4) years of progressive responsibility managing** multiple administrative support functions and/or operations in a Court or public entity at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Court Operations Manager.
- None of the above
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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) must be attached to your application at the time of filing.
- Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand these instructions.
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Select the areas of litigation or administrative programs in which you have full-time experience managing staff (select all that apply).
- a. Civil
- b. Criminal
- c. Traffic
- d. Family Law
- e. Probate
- f. Mental Health
- g. Juvenile Justice
- h. Juvenile Dependence
- i. Court Interpreters and Language Access Services
- j. Court Reporters and Electronic Recording
- k. Juror Services
- l. Central Appeals and Appellate
- m. Records, Exhibits and Archives Management
- n. Training, Testing, and Support
- o. Finance/Budgets
- p. Facilities
- q. Human Resources
- r. Procurement
- s. Information Technology
- t. No Experience
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Describe the duties you performed in each selected area of litigation or administrative program. Please provide:
- The job title you held when performing the management duties
- Description of your duties/job experience and scope of responsibility
- Number of direct and indirect employees you managed
- Employment start date and end date
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Describe your experience with planning for, implementing, and developing trainings for Case Management Systems. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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Please respond to the following prompt in 500 words or less: Describe a time you contributed to or led a strategic planning initiative. What was your role, and what impact did the plan have?
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