Court Administrator

Court Administrator

City of Spokane, Washington

Salary: $161,110 - $204,060 DOQ

Named as one of the Best Places to Live in America by Outside Magazine, Spokane, Washington, is the second-largest city in the state and home to approximately 210,000 residents. Located in the eastern portion of the state, Spokane is approximately 20 miles from the Washington-Idaho border. Spokane is a major commercial, industrial, educational and transportation hub for an approximately 80,000 square mile area encompassing three states and two provinces. Recreation abounds in the area, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, skiing and more. Higher education is well represented in the Spokane region by Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Whitworth University, and the Community Colleges of Spokane.

The Spokane Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction that adjudicates criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and civil infractions occurring within the City of Spokane. The Court processes approximately 101,000 tickets annually, including criminal misdemeanors, civil infractions, photo enforcement infractions, and civil parking violations. Criminal cases handled by the Court include offenses such as DUI, domestic violence, theft, and other misdemeanor-level crimes. Civil infractions involve non-criminal violations such as speeding, lack of insurance, and parking offenses. The Court does not handle civil lawsuits, small claims, name changes, or protection orders.

Under the authority of the Presiding Judge, the Court Administrator provides strategic leadership to the Spokane Municipal Court and supports regional criminal justice coordination through collaboration with other courts and justice system agencies. The Court Administrator oversees all non-judicial functions of the Court, including budget development and oversight, personnel management, court technology systems, facilities, and the operations of the Clerk’s Office and the Community Justice Services (CJS) Department. This position serves as the Court’s primary liaison with City Administration, the City Council, department heads, labor groups, regional courts, and agencies throughout Spokane County and across the state. The role also includes direct responsibility for the court records unit and performance-based contract compliance. The Court Administrator participates in collective bargaining and represents the Court in labor-management relations. Additionally, the position serves as the Court's media contact for both print and digital communications.

Core minimum qualifications: Six (6) years of progressively responsible court management experience OR ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience within the justice system. Management experience must include direct experience in administration, operations, and personnel supervision, including at least four (4) years of direct supervisory experience managing five (5) or more subordinates. (Please see full job description for additional required and preferred qualifications and equivalents.)

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long term disability; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; 457 deferred compensation plan; Spokane Employees Retirement System; vacation and sick leave; personal leave; paid holidays plus floating holidays; one optional remote “admin” day per week.

For a complete position profile, full job description, additional benefit details, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Spokane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by September 21, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)

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