Court Program Specialist II

The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist judges with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring and program implementation. The position is responsible for following time standards set by Florida Statute for expeditious case dispositions. The position is responsible for collecting and reporting on case/program data and maintaining databases as needed. The position works under the general supervision of a program coordinator.

Examples of Work

Reviews case files and pleadings for sufficiency and compliance with statutory civil rules of procedure and local rule requirements.

Updates and maintains case management system.

Monitors and tracks cases.

Sends out required notices and orders.

Attends court hearings.

Follow-up on cases requiring activity completion by a certain date.

Maintains statistical data and records.

Salary

• $47,040.06/year

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely social science related field and two years of professional related experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year for year basis.

Competencies

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of the legal system; court process and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to maintain attention to details to ensure accurate results. Ability to maintain confidentially concerning sensitive issues before the court.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, legal professionals, litigants and the general public.

Other Information

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 life insurance. For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

How to Apply

Submit a current and complete online state employment application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website https://jobs.myflorida.com/ for State Courts System including a cover letter and resume.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.

For assistance with using the People First System contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information contact - Debra Marchant at 904-255-1022

To learn more about the Florida State Courts System, visit its website www.flcourts.org.

To learn more about the 4^th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit its website https://www.jud4.org/

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 711 or 1-800-955-8771.