COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22009091

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Court Program Specialist II performs administrative and case management functions for the domestic relations divisions involving self-represented litigants. The position supports a uniform case management system, assists judges with case management, and helps litigants progress through cases toward final hearings. Work is performed under the supervision of the Unified Family Court Manager. The role requires applying knowledge of Florida statutes, court rules, and approved forms; managing a high-volume caseload; preparing court documents and case-management reports; identifying cases involving multiple Unified Family Court divisions; and attending hearings to provide case-record information to the presiding judge. The specialist works independently and collaboratively with judges, judicial assistants, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Three years of professional, administrative, or analytical related experience.
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, justice administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, and additional relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for two years of the recommended experience.
Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work collaboratively within the department, other AOC departments, and with stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to organize complex data and information.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and logically, orally and in writing, with diverse groups in person and remotely.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask.
Strong understanding of due process and court operations.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Professional conduct in all regards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of court processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Work within existing guidelines to support a uniform case management system for self-represented litigants.
Review new self-represented litigant cases before scheduled hearings, validate related filings, inform parties of deficiencies, and schedule matters accordingly.
Respond to inquiries and communicate with self-represented litigants by telephone, email, and in person to help move cases toward final hearing.
Apply knowledge of Florida Statutes, including Chapters 39 and 61, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and Florida Supreme Court-approved forms.
Manage a high-volume caseload and use a standardized case management system to monitor case status and progress.
Prepare miscellaneous notices, court orders, dockets, and final judgments.
Identify cases that cross over between Unified Family Court divisions, including Dependency, Delinquency, and Domestic Relations.
Attend court hearings and provide court record information to the presiding judge.
Work independently and collaboratively with the division judge, judicial assistant, and fellow Court Program Specialists.
Prepare, maintain, and update case management reports for accurate recordkeeping and workload monitoring.