• Trial Court Administrator

    MyFlorida (Fort Pierce, FL)


    TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR - 22001629

    Date: Oct 7, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 862677

     

    Agency: State Courts System

     

    Working Title: TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR - 22001629

     

    Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

     

    Position Number: 22001629

     

    Salary: $153,184.92 annually

     

    Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025

     

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    POSITION: Trial Court Administrator - Position Number #001629

     

    LOCATION : St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida

     

    Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.

     

    SALARY : $153,184.92 annually

     

    Full-time; benefits package available; FRS Retirement

     

    EFFECTIVE DATE: December 22, 2025

    General Description

    The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) serves as the chief administrative officer of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, providing executive leadership for court operations across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. Reporting directly to the Chief Judge, the TCA is responsible for managing a broad range of administrative and operational functions including, but not limited to, strategic planning and policy development; budget preparation and fiscal management; human resources and workforce oversight; technology systems and court facilities management; program and service delivery across the circuit; external relations with state and local government, the Bar, and judicial partners. This role requires proven executive level leadership, strong financial and organizational management skills, excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, strategic vision and problem-solving capacity, a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and integrity, and the ability to work collaboratively with judges, staff, and external stakeholders to support the fair and timely administration of justice.

    Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

    Education – Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or judicial administration, legal studies, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended education on a year-for-year basis.

     

    Experience – Eight years of related professional work experience, including at least five years in an executive leadership role. Extensive knowledge of the Florida State Court System is preferred.Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding executive-level leadership experience.

     

    Certification and Special Requirements – Valid Florida State Driver’s License required.

     

    How to Apply Applicants should submit the following materials: 1. Cover Letter and Resume

     

    2. 500-Word (maximum) Essay on Leadership and Management

     

    Application deadline: No later than 4:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2025

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at (772) 807-4370 (option 6).

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location:

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