COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - 22010806

Requisition No: 858771 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - 22010806

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010806 

Salary:  $54,826.20 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025 

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Position Number

22010806

Position Title

Court Program Specialist III

Job Location

18th Judicial Circuit Courts; Sanford, FL

Starting Salary Range

$54,826.20 Annually

Job Description

This professional position operates within the Seminole County Mediation Program, facilitating mediations in the Family and County Court Divisions. Responsibilities include managing and monitoring the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) system for County Court mediations, as well as overseeing program planning, training, and compliance with policies and procedures. The role involves performing related administrative and clerical tasks, including data reporting. It requires sound judgment, analytical skills, maturity, and initiative to make informed decisions and resolve issues. The position works closely with judges, court staff, the Clerk of Court, attorneys, and the public. Supervision is provided by the ADR Director through regular reports, meetings, and performance evaluations. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned as needed.

Education and Training Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree legal studies, paralegal, business administration, business management, social work, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Four years of related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience. Certification as a family mediator in accordance with section 10.100 and 10.110, Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators.

Benefits:

Paid Leave & Holidays

State of Florida Health Benefits

Supplemental Insurance (Dental, Vision, Disability, Optional Life, Cancer, etc.)

No Cost Basic Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation (457b Pre-Tax & 457b Roth)

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Benefits

Tax-Favored Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Support

State Employee Tuition Waiver

Special Comments

Desirable Qualifications: This position requires knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, including court rules, procedures, and legal terminology, as well as a solid understanding of mediation principles and conflict resolution. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and applying Florida Statutes and trial court policies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs—especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams—is essential. Strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and a keen attention to detail are necessary. The role also demands clear and effective communication, both written and verbal, with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must exercise sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with the Clerk’s Public Records System and proficiency in E-Filing are also required. Preference will be given to applicants who have previous knowledge and experience in family mediations, as well as a familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the civil courts. Proficient working knowledge of ICMS and E-Filing. Membership in the bar is a preferred qualification.

How to Apply

Please submit a completed State of Application electronically to: Seminolejobapps@flcourts18.org

Fillable State of Florida Application: State of Florida Employment Application 

Applications must be completed in full. Applications containing the verbiage “please refer to resume” will NOT be considered. Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation only and will not be accepted as stand-alone applications. Any submission for this position that does not meet the listed requirements will be deemed incomplete and ineligible for further consideration.

Application Deadline – 5:00 p.m. 08/22/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of nor manifest by words or conduct, bias or prejudice based on race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, language, marital status, socioeconomic status, or disability or genetic information, which does not preclude performance of essential job functions, and reasonable accommodation(s) is provided, as necessary and judicious.

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, the provision of certain assistance. Please notify Court Administration at 407-665-4227 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call through the Florida Relay Service (TDD) 1-800-955-8771.

Background Check - Employment is provisional pending the results of a successful background investigation and fingerprinting.

E-Verify - Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process for all state-funded positions. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace - It is an objective of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing court service for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, and the trust placed in our organization by the public.

At-Will Employment - Pursuant to 110.205(2)(c) of the Florida Statutes, employment with the State Courts System is not covered under the Career Service System and all employees of the State Systems serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights, i.e., employees can be terminated with or without cause by the Court.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.