Judicial Operations Manager
This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System
Recruitment #090426-J72278-21300
| Opening Date | 9/11/2026 12:00:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 9/25/2026 11:59:00 PM |
| Type of Recruitment | Exempt-Non Merit |
| Salary | Yearly: $51,199.00/Min - $63,999.00/Mid Possible 5% shift differential |
| Salary Plan | JS |
| Pay Grade |
14 |
| Shift Hours | Monday - Friday, varied 8:00am - 4:00pm, 4:00pm-12:00pm |
| Employment Type |
Anticipated Vacancy |
| Employment Term |
Regular |
| Agency | Justice of the Peace Court |
| Location(s) |
JP Court No 2: (16283 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, DE, 19958) |
| Contact Name | Human Resources |
| Contact Phone | 302-323-4530 |
Summary Statement
This is the management level, responsible for managing and
supervising the work of judicial case management staff to ensure the timely and
efficient progression of court cases. This level is distinguished from previous
levels by overseeing case management operations through supervisory staff that
directly report to this class and making decisions on complex and unusual
challenges. Employees represent court operations in the testing of pilot
programs as a subject matter expert and implementing new programs as a result
of legislation.
Essential Functions
- Receives
general direction and guidance from an administrative supervisor or higher
in terms of broad goals and objectives; an employee plans and establishes
the methods for achieving goals and objectives and manages case management
operations.
- Manages judicial case work by supervising and evaluating case
management work and ensuring goals and objectives are met; supervises two or more full-time positions. The
elements of supervision include performing the following on a regular and
continuing basis: planning, assigning, reviewing, evaluating, coaching,
training, disciplining, and recommending hire, termination, and promotion.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs
designed to expedite work and case flow and to implement new laws and
court mandates; implements and participates in pilot projects.
- Works with a variety of internal and external groups to identify and
resolve issues that impact court operations and case flow.
- Represents the court on various committees, task forces and working
groups.
- Communicates effectively with court management, law enforcement
officials, judicial officers, and other high level government officials to
advise on issues, identify and resolve operational or legal problems and
ensure the court's goals and objectives are met.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Judicial Operations Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Three years’ experience in managing cases as they move through the legal process.
2. Three years’ experience in researching files, records, and other sources of information, to ensure accurate case data and resolve issues in case flow or other issues.
3. Three years’ experience in narrative report writing.
4. Six months’ experience in staff supervision.
Conditions of Hire
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Benefits
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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