DEPUTY CLERK III - DISTRICT COURT - 22003465

Requisition No: 858354 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DEPUTY CLERK III - DISTRICT COURT - 22003465

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22003465 

Salary:  52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2025 

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Second District Court of Appeal

Deputy Clerk III – District Court

Open until filled

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POSITION TITLE: Deputy Clerk III – District Court

POSITION NUMBER: 22003465

LOCATION: Tampa / St. Petersburg*

*The court’s interim headquarters is in downtown Tampa. Our permanent location will be a new courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg, which will open in December 2025.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $52,530.00 annually.

• Health care (PPO or HMO) starting at $50 per month for individual and $180 per month for family coverage
• Florida Retirement System options
• Life Insurance, with a prorated share of the monthly premium
• Optional vision, dental, and other insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of relevant clerical, legal, or administrative experience
  OR
• An associate’s degree in a related field

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Deputy Clerk III is a senior-level clerical role that plays a critical part in the daily operations of the Clerk’s Office for the Second District Court of Appeal. While the position includes leadership responsibilities and opportunities for initiative, it also requires hands-on support of essential daily tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable working at all levels — from appellate case processing to scanning or preparing mail when needed.

We are a small, collaborative team supporting one another and assisting the court in carrying out its mission. Most current staff are long-time employees who reside a considerable distance from the new courthouse and, as a result, work remotely for extended periods. This position is expected to serve as an on-site presence at the new location. Full-time, in-office work is required for the first year. After one year of successful performance, limited remote work may be considered, depending on operational needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at the direction of the Chief Deputy Clerk, the position's essential function is to perform detailed tasks for the Office of the Clerk of the Court related to the processing of appellate case files.  Responsibilities may include:

• Manage designated appellate case processing tasks
• Process and distribute incoming documents and pleadings
• Review filings for completeness and compliance
• Prepare and issue orders, opinions, and mandates
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, including database management
• Draft routine correspondence and proofread documents for accuracy
• Responding to in-person and telephone inquiries
• Serve as a liaison to court personnel and other court clerks
• Assist with mail scanning and outgoing mail preparation as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to learn and navigate a complex case management system
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead

TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and current State of Florida application to:
2DCA_HR@flcourts.org

Please include Deputy Clerk III in the subject line of your email.

Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted with instructions for completing a skills assessment prior to being scheduled for an interview. No action is needed unless you are contacted.

All offers of employment will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,

age, genetic information, national origin, or disability.

Florida Relay Service (Voice) 800-955-8770, (TDD) 800-955-8771.

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.