Barbara Cockerham, J.D. Email & Phone Number

California

As the Court Executive Officer/Clerk of Court/Jury Commissioner I am responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the non-judicial operations of the Court and allocating resources in a manner that maximizes efficiency in court operations and enhances service to the public. Under the direction of the Presiding Judge and in conformance with legal responsibilities, my duties and responsibilities consist of: Budget Management - Make recommendations to the Presiding Judge as to budget priorities; prepare and implement court budgets, employ sound budget and fiscal management practices and procedures develop long and short term strategic financial plans.Leadership - Provide strong, decisive leadership and guidance to Court personnel. Personnel Management - Provide general operational and administrative direction to and supervision of Court employees. Maintain and oversee the administration of a personnel plan, recruitment, selection, training, development. Involved in labor negotiation.Contract Management - Oversee the negotiation of contracts on behalf of the Court in accordance with established contracting procedures and applicable laws. Facilities Management - Plan current and future court facility and space needs. Calendar Management - Supervise and employ efficient calendar and case flow management systems, including analyzing and evaluating pending caseloads; recommend effective calendar management techniques. Jury Management - Manage the Court’s jury system, and use of the public’s time and resources, in the most efficient and effective way. Public Relations - Represent the Court in matters involving the media and State and local governmental agencies. Provide clearinghouse for news releases and other publications for the media and public. Technology Management - Develop and implement a court wide strategic technology plan; implement new and improved technological and automated systems and work processess.

San Francisco Bay Area

Served as a members of the Court’s Executive team. Planned, organized, directed and managed the functions of Court Operations. Oversight of the Civil Division which consisted of managing and directing multiple units within the division. A few of the areas managed and directed was e-filing; limited and unlimited civil, ADR; probate; small claims; appeals; courtroom clerks; records management. As the Administrator for the Hall of Justice, I also had responsibility for multiple units within the Hall of Justice. Some of those areas included traffic; interpreters; criminal operations and courtroom; appeals. I managed, supervised management and supervisory staff in each of the respective areas stated above. Developed, implemented, court policies and procedures. Played a substantial role in personnel administration which included working with closely with HR Director and the Court’s multiple Senior Analysts in areas such as FMLA/CRFA/PDL, Worker’s Compensation, Ergonomic Evaluations; recruitment and hiring of Court Staff ; selection of new employees; evaluating assigned Court management and supervisory personnel; progressive discipline of employees. Played a substantial role in budget preparation and development; conduct operational studies making recommendations to judges; developed long term and short term goals; worked closely with judicial officers; worked closely with judicial partners, SF Chief of Police and members of the mayor’s office on policy issues and developing collaborative courts; worked closely with the Court’s IT management team to develop case management system for the Hall of Justice (HOJ); interpreted codes, policies and procedures for staff. Served as a representative for the Court, prepared reports, proposals.

Contra Costa County

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