CLERK - DISTRICT COURT - 22002872

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The duties of the district court of appeal clerk are delineated by article V, section 4(c) of the Florida Constitution, sections 35.22 through 35.24 of the Florida Statutes, and section 2.210(b) of Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. The Clerk serves at the pleasure of the Court's Judges and works under the Chief Judge's supervision in the day-to-day management and operation of the Clerk's Office, pursuant to policies adopted by the Judges. The position of Clerk requires oversight of the receipt and processing of documents, including the filing of pleadings, briefs, opinions, records from lower tribunals, and related documents in the court. The Clerk must organize and manage a staff of deputy clerks to accomplish this function. The Clerk also recommends action on certain jurisdictional questions and gives direction on the entry of court orders pertaining to various procedural motions and pleadings. The Clerk works to improve case management processes and other internal procedures through information technology. The Clerk works independently and will be required to provide reports to the Chief Judge and to the Court.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or other advanced degree in a field of management such as judicial administration, business administration or public administration with at least ten years legal experience.
• Extensive experience with C-Track, Court Map and/or other court technology and case management software.
• Extensive experience in appellate law.
• Experience in supervising personnel.
• Knowledge of web-based applications required.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System and programs required.
• Working knowledge of methods of legal research, i.e., LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in conducting administrative studies and analysis of problems.
• Extensive experience in legal writing including the drafting of orders.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and manage the activities of staff engaged in a variety of appellate court administrative activities including information technology.
• Ability to express ideas on complex subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to bring the benefits of technology, in broad disciplines, to solve issues and create an environment of collaboration and support for technology vision.
• Ability to establish priorities, produce deliverables under tight deadlines and work well with others.
• Ability to utilize social media to communicate with public, including communication and contact with outside groups on behalf of the Court.
• Ability to conduct Court business with integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in Florida Bar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations of the Office of Clerk of the Third District Court of Appeal.
• Recruit, select, supervise, train, manage and evaluate deputy clerks of court and other professionals. At present, the Clerk supervises a staff of ten who perform the various functions of the office.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws and appellate rules for areas of responsibility. Perform and manage clerical function and interpret policies for staff as required.
• Promulgate and implement policies and procedures for the efficient coordination, management and flow of all filings, pleadings, dockets, issuance of court orders and opinions including the determination of action needed on jurisdictional questions and issues.
• Monitor and prepare reports and compilation of statistics pertaining to the receipt, processing, documenting and filing of pleadings, briefs, opinions and related documents submitted to or originated by the Court.
• Interact with and provide information to Judges, other court personnel, trial clerks of courts within the Third District, members of the Florida Bar and their staff and the general public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive