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: 12/19/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
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
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 – 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.
2. 500-Word (maximum) Essay on Leadership and Management
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
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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.
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