COURT COUNSELOR - 22011738

Requisition No: 837267 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT COUNSELOR - 22011738

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22011738 

Salary:  $47,902.17 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024 

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Position Title
Case Manager/Court Counselor

Job Location
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit; Tampa, FL

Salary Range
$47,902.17 Annually

Job Description
Perform case management and administrative duties involving assistance in Unified Family Court proceedings to support the judiciary. Assist division judge with advancing cases through the judicial system. Primary assignment may be with either a Family Law and/or Dependency division. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Unified Family Court (UFC) Case Management.

•    Review cases filed in dependency or UFC divisions. Notate information required for the judge’s attention.
•    Monitor and track cases and provide follow-up on cases requiring activity according to uniform case management system in compliance with Florida Family Law and Juvenile Rules of Procedure and local court rules.
•    Attend court hearings and maintain notes concerning hearing outcomes related to next hearing.
•    Prepare shelter docket, including review of prior dependency history and crossover cases.
•    Prepare notices, court orders, dockets and final judgments.
•    Review division cases filed for adoption prior to finalization, in accordance with Florida Dependency Rules of Procedure and local court rules.

Education and Training Guidelines
•    EXPERIENCE: One and a half years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience.

Substitution: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

•    EDUCATION: Associate degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. 

Competencies
•    Knowledge of court case management principles and methods. 
•    Knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapter 39 and 61. 
•    Ability to research and compose technical reports. 
•    Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and logically. 
•    Ability to communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, parties, stakeholders and co-workers. 
•    Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office software. 
•    Ability to use discretion with confidential information. 
•    Incumbent must be professional in all regards.

Special Comments
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

How to Apply
Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum  (located only at www.fljud13.org) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org. APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

NOTICE:  Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, should be directed to (813) 272-6330.

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.