COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010983

Requisition No: 855472 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010983

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010983 

Salary:  $24,326.55 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025 

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Position Title
Court Program Specialist II - Civil Case Manager, part-time

Job Location
Twelfth Judicial Circuit; Sarasota County

Salary Range
$24,326.55 Annually

Job Description
The part-time civil case manager is responsible for performing administrative and case management functions in circuit and county civil divisions in support of the timely resolution of civil cases, while adhering to the time standards established in the rules of general practice and judicial administration. This position is responsible for collecting and reporting on case/program data and maintaining databases as needed. The Civil Case Manager works under the general supervision of a Program Coordinator, developing work methods and sequences.

This is a high-volume division of the court. Candidates must be proficient using computers and Microsoft Office products and able to generate multiple documents. Attention to detail is important. 

This position requires basic knowledge of the legal system, civil court processes and procedures and the following skills and abilities: 

•    Analyze court files for completeness of appropriate legal documentation and the ability to move cases through the court process; 
•    Review case data and reports for case integrity and accuracy; identify discrepancies and report to clerk;
•    Review pending case data and identify cases in need of judicial intervention; determines whether case requires a case management conference or appropriate hearing;
•    Maintain daily, monthly, and yearly statistics regarding the Civil Case Management Plan; or creates and maintains record systems for efficient case management;
•    Work independently, as well as with a team; 
•    Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; 
•    Establish work priorities; 
•    Appropriately work with litigants and attorneys who are under the stress inherent in civil legal conflicts; 
•    Understand the limitations of services of case management and what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; and
•    Maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court. 

Education and Training Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely related social science field; and three years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience.

Paralegal or work-related experience to case management is preferred and may replace the education requirement. 

Special Comments
Salary is $24,326.55 annually including CAD (non-negotiable).

State employees are paid on the last workday of each month) The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. Benefits include membership in the Florida Retirement System and a generous contribution by the State to health insurance premiums. The schedule is 4 hours per day, five days per week, but may be flexible upon consideration. 

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.  The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, please call 941-861-7811.

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 System serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

How to Apply
Position Available: August 1, 2025 (open until filled)

Interested applicants must submit a current State of Florida Application to the Human Resources Manager of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. A cover letter explaining your interest and availability and current resume are also required.   Application materials may be submitted electronically (preferred) or via mail delivery.  

Email: HR@jud12.flcourts.org
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 48927
Sarasota, FL 34230
Fax (941) 861-7904

*If you do not submit a State of Florida application, you will not be considered.  If you have submitted a State of Florida application directly to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit within the past 12 months, please indicate – you will not be required to submit a new application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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.