Chief Deputy of Operations – Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Client: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
(Los Angeles, California)
Position: Chief Deputy of Operations
Closing Date: Closed

Additional Information: 

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• Operations Organization Chart

Deputy of Operations with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. This executive-level position reports directly to the Court Executive Officer/Clerk of Court (CEO). The Chief Deputy of Operations functions as the executive-level manager overseeing all courtroom and clerical operations and related support services for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The position oversees subordinate Directors and has ultimate supervision authority over the Court’s almost 3,700 courtroom and clerical operations staff. Currently, there are 6 Directors, reporting to the Chief Deputy of Operations, that are ultimately responsible for assisting in the overall management and administration of the Court’s courtroom and clerical operational functions. This role requires exceptional communication skills, energy, perseverance, and a collaborative approach to achieve consistent results in 36 courthouses (600 courtrooms) and judicial proceedings held using technology throughout Los Angeles County. The ultimate goal is to maintain a court system that is efficient, effective, continually evolving and improving, and enhanced by technology.

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable:

At least 8 years of progressively responsible court operations experience, of which at least 5 years must have been highly responsible management experience, including in an administrative capacity in a court system with similar complexities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Master’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.

Fellow of the Institute for Court Management.

The annual salary range is $235,440 to $366,157, DOQE. The selected candidate may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement up to $10,000. Additionally, the General Counsel is eligible for County benefits and retirement programs including a defined benefit pension program through LACERA and matching contributions of up to 4% to the 401(k) savings plan and 4% to the 457(b) deferred compensation plan.