Court Project Manager 11.2026

About this role

Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts (Georgia) FLSA Status: Exempt Grade: 21 Salary Range: $64,000–$80,000 Annually

Closing Date: Open until filled

About the Office

The Office of the Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts serve the citizens of Fulton County by maintaining and providing access to court and public records and by supporting court operations across Superior and Magistrate Courts. The office plays a critical role in the administration of justice and public trust, supporting judges, justice partners, attorneys, and the public through accurate recordkeeping, responsive service, and operational excellence.

Guided by the values of People. Purpose. Passion., the Clerk’s Office is committed to professionalism, integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Position Summary

The Court Project Manager provides professional project coordination, executive-level documentation, and leadership follow-through support for priority initiatives across the Clerk’s Office. This role ensures projects, leadership action items, and time-sensitive deliverables move forward on schedule, with accurate information compiled into polished, executive-ready materials.

The position requires independent judgment, discretion, advanced writing skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex and politically sensitive environment. The role relies on the effective use of project management and information systems, including Monday.com, internal SharePoint resources, and official Clerk and court websites, to track work, validate information, and support leadership decision-making. Work is reviewed primarily for results and outcomes rather than process.

Level and Complexity of Work

Performs professional-level work requiring independent judgment and discretion

Independently plans, organizes, and executes assigned work within established objectives

Routinely handles sensitive and confidential information

Coordinates across multiple leadership levels and stakeholders with competing priorities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project and Priority Management

Coordinates assigned court initiatives, special projects, and leadership priorities from intake through completion

Use established project management tools, including Monday.com, to track tasks, deadlines, ownership, dependencies, and risks

Maintains action-item tracking and follow-through systems to support accountability and timely completion

Identifies schedule slippage, incomplete inputs, or conflicting priorities and initiates follow-up or escalation as appropriate

Executive-Level Reporting and Documentation

Compiles, validates, synthesizes, and formats information into executive-ready reports, briefs, and leadership updates

Produces polished monthly reports, summaries, and briefing materials that reflect a high professional standard

Builds and maintains repeatable templates and reporting formats to improve consistency and efficiency

Prepares meeting materials, pre-reads, agendas, and post-meeting action summaries

Ensures accuracy and attention to detail, recognizing that errors may impact leadership decisions or public-facing information

Leadership Coordination and Follow-Through

Supports cross-functional communication by ensuring information is accurate, timely, and appropriately presented for leadership audiences

Coordinates reminders, updates, and follow-ups in a professional manner that maintains momentum and trust

Tracks leadership commitments and ensures deliverables are ready for executive review by established deadlines

Knowledge Management and Information Validation

Reviews and leverages internal SharePoint resources to locate policies, procedures, project documentation, and reference materials

Uses official Clerk and court websites to verify public-facing information, deadlines, and services when preparing reports or responses

Ensures executive deliverables are based on accurate, current, and authoritative sources

Executive Workflow Support

Supports executive workflow by managing priorities related to meeting preparation, deliverable sequencing, and follow-through

Captures decisions, assigns ownership, and tracks next steps to completion

Operational Continuity Support

Provides targeted operational support during critical periods to ensure continuity of priority initiatives

Assists with time-sensitive assignments and special projects as directed by court leadership

Supports cross-departmental functions as needed, to meet operational and departmental needs

Confidentiality and Professional Judgment

Handles sensitive and confidential information in compliance with all County policies related to ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct

Maintains professional boundaries and objectivity while working closely with leadership and staff

Exercises sound judgment in politically sensitive situations and escalations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

At least three (3) years of experience in project coordination, executive operations support, program support, or a similar role requiring independent judgment and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in courts, government, legal environments, or other highly regulated organizations

Experience supporting executive leadership through reporting, briefing, or project tracking

Working knowledge of Monday.com, SharePoint, or comparable project and document management platforms

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong executive writing, editing, and document presentation skills

Ability to synthesize information from multiple systems and sources

Strong organizational, follow-through, and deadline management skills

Professional maturity and discretion

Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics

Close attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality executive-level written materials

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a professional office environment with frequent interaction across leadership levels. The position may require flexibility in work schedule to meet critical deadlines and support time-sensitive initiatives.

Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, fingering, lifting, and carrying. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks and employment eligibility verification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.