Court Operations Specialist- Civil and Criminal

Leon County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller's Office•301 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller serves Leon County residents by supporting court operations, processing and recording judicial orders, and safeguarding public records and funds. We are seeking service-oriented professionals to join our Tallahassee team. At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office, you can: Take pride in delivering high-quality public service. Contribute to an organization that values professionalism and accountability. Participate in structured professional development. Support court operations and essential public services in Leon County. The Court Operations Specialist performs procedural case lifecycle functions in support of court operations within the Clerk’s Office. The role supports the initiation, documentation, maintenance, and finalization of court cases. Duties are performed in accordance with statutes, court rules, judicial direction, and established procedures to ensure accurate and timely case progression. This position reports to assigned supervisory staff and operates within a structured public-sector environment requiring professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and adherence to statutory and procedural requirements. The position carries out court direction but does not interpret legal rulings, provide legal advice, or determine case outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in clerical, administrative, customer service, legal support, court operations, criminal justice, or closely related work is desired.
Background screening as applicable
Verification of eligibility to work in the United States (E-Verify)
Pre-employment drug testing
Maintenance of required licensure or certification, if applicable
Driver’s License may be required if assigned duties involve travel between Clerk locations

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Initiates and maintains official court records by processing filings, updating case information, scheduling events, and coordinating case activity within authorized systems in accordance with statutes, court rules, and established procedures.
Performs courtroom attendance functions, documents judicial actions, carries out court direction during hearings, and maintains custody and security of exhibits and case materials as authorized.
Implements post-court actions and updates case outcomes within authorized scope, including processing court-ordered financial obligations and ensuring statutory compliance, confidentiality, and record accuracy.
Assignments may vary based on operational need and cross-training.