Assignment & Scheduling Manager

Please visit https://domestic.cuyahogacounty.gov/resources/employment-opportunities for the complete job description and required Employment Application.

SUMMARY: This is an unclassified position that serves at the pleasure of the Court. Under the general direction of the Deputy Court Administrator, the Manager of Assignment & Scheduling is responsible for overseeing all functions related to assignment and scheduling of court cases within the Cuyhaoga County Domestic Relations Court. This role ensures that cases are assigned to judges and magistrates in an efficient, equitable, and timely manner. The manager will oversee all scheduling staff, implement and optimize scheduling procedures, and work closely with court administration and legal staff to manage caseloads effectively.

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field from an accredited college preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a court setting, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Supervise and support a team of schedulers, ensuring high levels of productivity, accuracy, and professionalism.

· Provide training, guidance, and performance evaluations for all assignment and scheduling staff.

· Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and effective communication.

· Coordinate department schedules, approve requests for leave and manage staff timesheets.

· Oversee the processing, data entry and distribution of all incoming case files, motions, notices, and other pleadings submitted to the court.

· Ensure that cases and motions are timely processed and scheduled for hearing.

· Analyze and evaluate current scheduling and assignment processes, and develop and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and caseflow management.

· Collaborate with IT and court administration to implement scheduling solutions as it relates to the court’s case management system or other scheduling software.

· Develop and maintain best practices and standard operating procedures for the department and staff.

· Act as the primary point of contact for judges, magistrates, attorneys and court staff regarding scheduling and assignment matters.

· Respond to inquiries from court staff, attorneys and litigants in a timely and professional manner.

· Fill-in or backup staff to schedule cases, initiate new case files and process motions and pleadings as required.

· Coordinate with other court departments and stake holders to manage complex cases and issues and identify solutions.

· Monitor and create reports on key performance indicators related to case assignments and scheduling.

· Prepare caseload reports and statistics on a regular basis.

· Ensure compliance with Rules of Superintendence, local rules, policies and procedures regarding case assignment and scheduling.

· Stay current on changes in legal requirements and court rules that may impact scheduling and assignment processes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Submit Employment Application, letter of interest, and resume via email or ordinary mail.

Email: DR_Recruiting@cuyahogacounty.us

Court Administration
Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court
1 West Lakeside Avenue. Room 149
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

The Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court requires a pre-employment background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,200.00 - $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person