Description:
Opening Date: May 15, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Tribal Court Administrator
Salary/Wage: $34.20/hr
Tribal Level: 121
Location: Siletz, OR
Classification: Full time, Non-exempt
Job Posting Number: 4130720
INTRODUCTION:
The Tribal Court is located in the Administration Building and has a staff of one Chief Judge, and five Associate Judges, who work on a contractual basis. Regular employees include one Tribal Court Administrator and one half-time Deputy Administrator.
DUTIES:
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In conjunction with the Presiding Judge, plans, develops and implements the policies, goals, objectives and priorities for the Tribal, Appellate, Gaming and Community Courts.
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Manages case flow by maintaining accurate, complete court records, and overseeing the court docket.
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Identify and analyze problems and recommends administrative or procedural improvements to court services.
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Drafts court annual budget and carry-over requests.
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Administers Tribal Court budget; responsible for paying and tracking operating bills, including contract judges’ time and expense.
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Coordinates and prepares judicial conferences, arranges for travel and accommodations, etc., for the Tribal Court judges.
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Maintains training information for court support staff and judges and coordinates training schedules.
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Supervises and evaluates work performance of court personnel.
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Creates job descriptions for court personnel, assists in interviewing and selection process of employees.
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Oversees and acts as back-up for clerical staff and court recorder.
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Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports (statistical, monthly, quarterly, annual, unmet need, budget modifications) for court’s activities.
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, judicial administration or a closely related field, and two years experience in a court environment, -OR- Court Administrator’s “Certificate of Training” and three years experience in a court environment, -OR- an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge in:
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Principles of development and administration of budgets.
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The purpose of the administrative and judicial functions of Tribal Court.
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The laws, rules, regulations and policies governing Tribal Court operations, preferred.
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Legal terminology, forms, records, files and documents encountered in the work.
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Research and analytical methods and tools.
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Personnel administration, accounting principles and procedures, and budget management.
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Software packages in Access, PowerPoint, and GroupWise, preferred.
Experience in:
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Using office equipment, including copy machine, fax, multi-user telephone system, word processor, dictation machine and court recording devices, preferred.
Ability to:
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Obtain or be able to obtain a Notary Public certificate for the State of Oregon within the 6-months of hire.
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Relate well to tribal judges, public officials, fellow employees, tribal members, and the general public.
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Demonstrate expertise in accurate usage of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar and alpha filing systems.
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Demonstrate excellent computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publishers, and word, preferred.
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Format and type legal documents, such as notices, orders, summons, legal correspondence, etc.
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Type dictation from written draft or special dictation equipment.
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Type a minimum of 55 words per minute with accuracy.
Other:
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Incumbent may not have felony convictions, or the equivalent, within the last ten (10) years.
- Must have a valid Oregon Drivers License and reliable personal transportation or be eligible to drive a GSA vehicle.
