Court Program Specialist II OPS

The Court Program Specialist II position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties and functions for the overall case management of pro se (self-represented) family law cases, from the point of filing within the court system and through final disposition. The individual will provide clerical and administrative support to the Family Court Case Management Program and Unified Family Court Judges.

Additionally, this position handles a high volume of pro se litigant communications, conducts intensive case management research, monitors compliance in accordance with administrative orders, legal requirements, and necessary documentation in order to assure completeness and readiness before scheduling cases for final hearing. Prepares notices and proposed orders, prepares, and maintains statistical reports.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communications skills. The selected candidate must exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues. The ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational skills. Must retain the knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, laws and policies and procedures relating to the administration of family court procedures and proceedings.

Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated, but also work closely with others. Knowledge of principles and methods of family law, court rules, procedures, and case management experience is required.

Salary

• $47,980.80/year

Qualifications

Educational guidelines Bachelor’s Degree in law, paralegal, business administration, management, social work, or a closely related field required. Progressively responsible experience may substitute for recommended education on a year-for-year basis. This is a State funded position with benefits.

Competencies Other Information

This position is located at the Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse in Osceola County.

State Funded. OPS (Other Personnel Services), $23.07HR. OPS/Variable hour employees may be eligible for insurance coverage. No holiday pay, sick or vacation time accrued. Up to 40 hours per week except for holiday weeks for an indefinite period

How to Apply

Submit application to: Web only: Court Program Specialist II - Family Court Case Management (OPS) | Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida