Executive Director/Trial Court Administrator
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illinois state bar associationWaukegan, IL7 days ago
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Chief ExecutivesGeneral and Operations ManagersJudges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesIndustries
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The 19th Judicial Circuit Court is seeking its next Executive Director, a position commonly known in courts as the Trial Court Administrator. Reporting to the Chief Judge, the Executive Director leads the people, budget, and operations of a court organization serving all of Lake County. About The 19th Judicial Circuit The 19th Judicial Circuit serves Lake County, Illinois, from the county seat in Waukegan, with additional facilities in Vernon Hills and branch courts in Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, and Park City. The Circuit is led by the Chief Judge, who is elected by the 16 circuit judges. The organization employs approximately 265 people across eight divisions: Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation and Detention Services, Psychological Services, Judicial Operations, Budget and Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services, and Judicial Information Services and Technology. Each division is led by an experienced director.
The Position:
As Executive Director, you are the senior non-judicial administrator of the Circuit. The Chief Judge and Executive Director work as a productive pair: the Chief Judge sets strategic direction, and the Executive Director leads the organization that carries it out. This is a significant leadership opportunity where you will lead an experienced team of eight division directors, oversee organizational and operational priorities, and works closely with judges, Lake County officials, and justice-system partners to support the effective administration of the Circuit.
What You'll Do:
Executive Leadership Partner with the Chief Judge to translate strategic priorities into effective court operations. Provide administrative direction across eight divisions. Support continuity of court administration through leadership transitions. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop eight division directors and senior staff. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and collaborative working relationships across the leadership team. Support succession planning and leadership continuity throughout the Circuit. Oversee personnel management, performance management, employee relations, and recruitment throughout the Circuit. Labor Relations Provide executive oversight of labor relations in partnership with the Director of Human Resources. Participate in collective bargaining and the resolution of grievances and arbitration matters. Ensure collective bargaining agreements are interpreted and administered consistently across all divisions. Financial Stewardship Develop the Circuit's annual budget and present it to the Lake County Board and its committees. Evaluate new program requests and provide guidance on grant applications and coordination. Partnerships and External Relations Maintain an effective working relationship with the Lake County Board on budget and administrative matters. Build strong working relationships with justice partners, including the Clerk of the Circuit Court, State's Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Sheriff's Office, and County Administrator's Office Monitor legislation, court rules, and administrative directives and develop appropriate policy responses.
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