Tribal Court Administation

Position TITLE: tribal court administrator (TCA)

Supervisor: chief executive officer

OPEN: until filled

SALARY: $79,545.00 Annuals 1 FTE

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES INCLUDE: The Tribal Court Administrator (TCA) will serve as the lead administrator for the Court and will have the day-to-day responsibility for the court operations. The TCA will work closely with the Tribal Court staff and the Chief of Police to ensure that all aspects of court administration are operational. Provide guidance, direction, and supervision to Tribal Court staff. Skill in effective team building, motivation, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Draft, update, and research court codes, court ordinances, court rules, and court forms, and oversee court reports to ensure that court documents are processed and filed effectively. Develop, prepare, and administer contracts and agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Degree (Required): Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Court Administration, American Indian Studies, or a related field.

2. Associate’s degree in legal studies, Paralegal, or related fields, with 3+ years in tribal court administrative work.

3. Court Experience (Preferred): Two to five years of relevant experience in court administration, legal assistance, paralegal roles, tribal government, or judicial systems (e.g., federal/state courts).

4. Supervisory Experience (Preferred): At least 2 years of supervisory experience managing

5. administrative or legal staff, including training, performance evaluations, and team coordination.

6. The selected candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen test, and a complete background investigation, including relevant criminal history, prior to employment.

Behavioral Standards: Respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers, other tribal employees, and tribal leaders. A team player that helps the organization meet its objectives. Takes initiative to meet work objectives. Effective communications with customers and other tribal employees. Gets along with co-workers and managers. Positively represents the tribe maintaining the trust Skokomish residents have place in each of us. Demonstrates honesty and ethical behavior.

Pay: $79,545.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person