COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22009932
About The Position
The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring and program implementation. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff, reviewing filings, managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing magistrates and judges; attending hearings and other trial court proceedings; maintaining record/filing system, training and assisting new departmental personnel, scheduling hearings, and performing related administrative 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 a court manager.
Requirements
- 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 work independently and establish work priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court.
- Ability to use processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, legal professionals, litigants and the public.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, providing case status information, rules of civil procedures and statutes and referrals; reviews pro se filings for judges.
- Organizes and maintains filing system.
- Monitors and determines case status and schedules hearings.
- Manages and prepares cases for court hearings.
- Assist in maintenance and evaluation of self-help programs.
- Performs task such as composing and preparing orders, documents, forms and correspondence, maintaining record systems for efficient case management.
- Maintain statistics regarding volume and types of cases handled.
Benefits
- membership in the Florida Retirement System
- optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan
- optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans
- paid $25,000 life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
