COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22009932

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring and program implementation. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff, reviewing filings, managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing magistrates and judges; attending hearings and other trial court proceedings; maintaining record/filing system, training and assisting new departmental personnel, scheduling hearings, and performing related administrative support functions. The position is responsible for collecting and reporting on case/program data and maintaining databases as needed. The position works under general supervision of a court manager.

Examples of Work

• Assist litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, providing case status information, rules of civil procedures and statutes and referrals; reviews pro se filings for judges.
• Organizes and maintains filing system.
• Monitors and determines case status and schedules hearings.
• Manages and prepares cases for court hearings.
• Assist in maintenance and evaluation of self-help programs.
• Performs task such as composing and preparing orders, documents, forms and correspondence, maintaining record systems for efficient case management.
• Maintain statistics regarding volume and types of cases handled.

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely social science related field and two years of professional related experience.   Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year for year basis. 

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of the legal system; court process and procedures.  
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and establish work priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court.
• Ability to use processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, legal professionals, litigants and the public.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 life insurance.  For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.  The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at https://jobs.myflorida.com/ including a cover letter and resume.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.

For assistance with using the People First System contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information contact Debra Marchant at 904-255-1022

To learn more about the Florida State Courts System visit its website www.flcourts.org.

To learn more about the 4th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit its website https://www.jud4.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please notify Debra Marchant at 904-255-1022 prior to the application deadline.

Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 711 or 1-800-955-8771.