Tribal Court Administrator Tribal Court Open until 5/14/2026

Description

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Closing Date:  May 14, 2026

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:

• In conjunction with the Presiding Judge, plans, develops and implements the policies, goals, objectives and priorities for the Tribal, Appellate, Gaming and Community Courts. 
• Manages case flow by maintaining accurate, complete court records, and overseeing the court docket. 
• Identify and analyze problems and recommends administrative or procedural improvements to court services.
• Drafts court annual budget and carry-over requests. 
• Administers Tribal Court budget; responsible for paying and tracking operating bills, including contract judges’ time and expense.
• Coordinates and prepares judicial conferences, arranges for travel and accommodations, etc., for the Tribal Court judges.
• Maintains training information for court support staff and judges and coordinates training schedules.
• Supervises and evaluates work performance of court personnel.
• Creates job descriptions for court personnel, assists in interviewing and selection process of employees. 
• Oversees and acts as back-up for clerical staff and court recorder.
• 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:

• Principles of development and administration of budgets. 
• The purpose of the administrative and judicial functions of Tribal Court. 
• The laws, rules, regulations and policies governing Tribal Court operations, preferred.
• Legal terminology, forms, records, files and documents encountered in the work.
• Research and analytical methods and tools.
• Personnel administration, accounting principles and procedures, and budget management.
•  Software packages in Access, PowerPoint, and GroupWise, preferred.

Experience in:

• Using office equipment, including copy machine, fax, multi-user telephone system, word processor, dictation machine and court recording devices, preferred.

Ability to:

• Obtain or be able to obtain a Notary Public certificate for the State of Oregon within the 6-months of hire.
• Relate well to tribal judges, public officials, fellow employees, tribal members, and the general public.
• Demonstrate expertise in accurate usage of punctuation, capitalization, spelling, grammar and alpha filing systems.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publishers, and word, preferred. 
• Format and type legal documents, such as notices, orders, summons, legal correspondence, etc. 
• Type dictation from written draft or special dictation equipment.
• Type a minimum of 55 words per minute with accuracy.

Other:

• 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.