COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22011817

State of Florida • Miami, FL

5d

About The Position

The essential function of this position within the organization is to provide administrative support to the Judiciary in managing, monitoring, and coordinating Domestic Violence cases. The position also assists Domestic Violence Judges during all Permanent Injunction hearings, motion calendars, and civil and criminal contempt/compliance calendars at the main courthouse and all branch court locations.
Additionally, the position is responsible for providing case information to self-represented litigants and court personnel, coordinating cases, and making referrals to community-based services. Duties include managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing judges, attending hearings, scheduling hearings, and performing related clerical functions.
This position serves as a liaison among the Judiciary, the Clerk of Courts, community-based service providers, parties, and their attorneys involved in Domestic Violence cases, ensuring litigants have maximum access to the courts and related services.
The position operates under the general supervision of a Courts Operations Manager, who provides guidance on work methods and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in business, court or public administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, pre-law or related fields required.
• Three (3) years of related professional experience. Experience in the court of assignment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Juris Doctor degree may substitute for two-years of required experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and prepares cases for court hearings by reviewing pleadings, researches and provides corresponding case information and other documentation pertinent to the case and/or litigants.
• Attends and assists Judges in injunction for protection hearings by drafting appropriate orders based on rulings, performs criminal background checks, works with parties to arrange parenting plans or time sharing, and calculates child support.
• Reviews case status to schedule hearings as appropriate; determines whether a hearing is required or if the matter can proceed without one, and prepares court orders and correspondence in accordance with judicial rulings.
• Coordinates community resources for referral of victims, children and offenders to counseling/treatment programs and monitors compliance with terms and conditions of court orders.
• Performs administrative duties, including preparing orders, documents, forms, and correspondence; maintains and distributes lists of social service providers to litigants; and develops and maintains record-keeping systems to support efficient case management.
• Assists self-represented litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, and provides case status and procedural information in accordance with rules of family and civil procedures, related laws and statutes.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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