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court administrator

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Court administrators perform managerial tasks in a court institution, such as supervision of staff, administration, communicating with judges and reviewing procedures. They also manage the court's finances, and oversee maintenance of the facility and equipment.

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Competences
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Groups
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Essential
9
Optional
17

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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court procedures

The regulations which are in place during the investigation of a court case and during a court hearing, and of how these events occur.

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legal case management

The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

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manage administrative systems

Ensure administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed and give the sound basis to work together with the administrative officer/staff/professional.

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ensure compliance with policies

To ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of Health and Safety in the workplace and public areas, at all times. To ensure awareness of and compliance with all Company Policies in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required.

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maintain operational communications

Maintain communications between different departments of an organisation, between the staff, or during specific operations or missions, to ensure that the operation or mission is successful, or that the organisation functions smoothly.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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observe confidentiality

Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.

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set organisational policies

Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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accounting techniques

The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.

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civil process order

The legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.

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correctional procedures

The legal regulations and policies concerning the operations of correctional facilities, and other correctional procedures.

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legal research

The methods and procedures of research in legal matters, such as the regulations, and different approaches to analyses and source gathering, and the knowledge on how to adapt the research methodology to a specific case to obtain the required information.

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Optional skills and competences 12 competences

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supervise legal case procedures

Supervise the procedures conducted during or after a legal case to ensure that everything occurred compliant with legal regulations, that the case is finished before closing, and to verify whether no mistakes have been made and all necessary steps were undertaken during the progression of the case from start to closing.

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brief court officials

Brief court officials such as judges, barristers, and other representatives on the day's events, the details of the cases scheduled for that day, attendance, and other matters pertaining court proceedings which are significant.

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compile legal documents

Compile and collect legal documents from a specific case in order to aid an investigation or for a court hearing, in a manner compliant with legal regulations and ensuring records are properly maintained.

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develop account strategy

Create the strategic goals and actions for future interaction with an account for the organisation.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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ensure proper document management

Guarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted documents are not used.

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manage accounts

Manage the accounts and financial activities of an organisation, supervising that all the documents are correctly maintained, that all the information and calculations are correct, and that proper decisions are being made.

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record court procedures

Record all the information necessary for proper record maintenance during court hearings, such as the people present, the case, the evidence presented, the sentence made, and other important matters which were brought up during the hearing.

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respond to enquiries

Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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undertake inspections

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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