Court Program Specialist II - Civil Court

St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners • Court Administration, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 for the civil division, to include circuit civil cases, small claims and county civil cases, foreclosure cases and probate cases. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff; reviewing filings; managing and preparing cases for court hearings; briefing judges; attending hearings (if applicable) and other trial court proceedings; maintaining record/filing system; scheduling hearings; and performing related clerical support functions. The position is responsible for collecting and reporting on case/program data and maintaining databases as needed. The position works under general supervision of the Program Coordinator in developing work methods and sequences. This position shall provide case management assistance in the civil divisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience.
• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for two years of the recommended experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Monitors and determines case status and schedules hearings; determines whether to set a management conference or appropriate hearing, or proceeds without a hearing and prepares appropriate court order or correspondence.
• Prepares and maintains court dockets; attends court hearings, takes notes, composes and prepares appropriate orders based on rulings, and provides information to the court as needed; researches statutes and rules; and applies basic accounting methods.
• Communicates with attorneys and interested parties regarding additional requirements to advance the administration of a civil cases.
• Maintains daily, monthly, and yearly statistics regarding volume and types of cases handled by the civil divisions; or creates and maintains record systems for efficient case management and follow up.
• Trains and provides continuing information and assistance to co-workers as needed; and reviews work as needed; provides information to other agencies as requested.
• Participates with local communities on councils and workgroups to exchange information, solve problems, and coordinate services.
• Attends and/or conducts staff and other professional meetings and conferences to exchange information.
• Attends technical or professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.

Benefits

• County funded state position – therefore benefits are different than what is listed on the benefits tab of this posting due to State and County interlocal agreement

What This Job Offers

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