Clerk of the Court at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Compliance & Monitoring, Strategic Vision and Leadership, Decision Making, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Performance Management, Communication, Thought Leadership, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Do: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Office Leadership: Direct all aspects of the division, managing and leading assigned staff, developing and implementing division objectives, and collaborating with internal and external leaders to achieve long-term Court objectives. Goal Setting & System Management: Establish goals and priorities for the Office of the Clerk; evaluate, plan, and manage systems, programs, and procedures to meet objectives and ensure division functions effectively. Policy Advice & Proposals: Advise the Court on the Office of the Clerk’s functions and policy matters, including rule amendments and service improvements for internal and external customers. Propose and implement solutions. Continuous Improvement: Initiate and supervise improvements for case filing, workflow, and disposition processes. Manage case management systems, including e-filing, online docket, case notifications, and website information. Record Management: Oversee all aspects of record processing, retention, storage, retrieval, and coordination with the state archives. Assign, review, monitor, and assess the work of subordinate staff. Budget Management: Manage the division’s annual budget, propose budget requirements, identify new funding areas, adjust budget allotments as needed, and maintain operations within budget limits. Fund Management: Manage fees and other funds. STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position directly supervises the Chief Deputy Clerk and Case Management Counsels while overseeing the Office of the Clerk. As a supervisor, this position is responsible for overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, providing coaching and feedback to team members, managing performance issues, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment to ensure team success. What we’re looking for… QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. At all times during employment with the Court, must be an attorney properly admitted to the practice of law in Ohio, be in active status and in good standing. Demonstrated ability to provide expertise and leadership, typically acquired through seven (7) to ten (10) or more years of progressive professional experience in the Court or similar organization. COMPETENCIES Data Analysis: Skill in interpreting and leveraging data insights. Compliance & Monitoring: Ability to understand and comply with compliance standards and monitor programs to adher to legal requirements. Strategic Vision and Leadership: Ability to create and drive long-term objectives and to lead and manage the overall operations, ensuring alignment with the Court's mandates and objectives. Decision Making: Strong judgment in making critical decisions related to program development and operational efficiency. Operations Management: Ability to ensure operations run efficiently and within budget while meeting quality standards. Team Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide teams toward goals. Coaching & Mentoring: Ability to support the development and career goals of employees through work assignments, ongoing developmental discussions and constructive feedback. Performance Management: Skill in evaluating and improving employee effectiveness. Communication: Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively. Thought Leadership: Ability to influence and guide others through innovative ideas, deep expertise, and forward-thinking perspectives. Ethics & Professional Responsibility: Commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

The Clerk of the Court will direct all aspects of the division, managing staff and collaborating with leaders to achieve long-term objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing record management, budget management, and continuous improvement of case processes.