COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - Domestic Relations - 2010682

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Court Program Specialist III supports caseflow management in the family court division, monitoring the time and events involved in cases from initiation through disposition and helping ensure expeditious dispositions in accordance with Florida Statute time standards. The role is assigned to specific division(s) and works with the judge(s) in those divisions through early screening, establishment of event deadlines, and continuous oversight of case progress.

The position supervises and trains family court case managers, reviews case files and databases, attends hearings, provides information to the Court and participants, and maintains case management systems. It monitors cases and follows up on required activity, identifies trends that hinder timely progress and recommends operational improvements, and maintains statistical data, records, and accurate filings. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field, supplemented by three years of supervised experience in court case management.
• Considerable knowledge of the court system and judicial process, preferably in family law cases.
• Knowledge of court case management principles and the Family Law caseflow process.
• Knowledge of family court operations and relevant Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to interact effectively with professional and support staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and make written and oral presentations to judges and community representatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion concerning case management.
• Ability to use a personal computer, word processing, and software applications.
• Ability to analyze data and case information.
• Ability to identify problems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• A master’s degree or law degree may substitute for two years of the recommended experience.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train case managers in the family court division.
• Review case files and databases to determine case progress.
• Attend hearings and provide information to the Court and participants.
• Update and maintain manual and/or automated case management systems.
• Monitor and track cases and follow up on cases requiring activity to be completed by a certain date.
• Identify events and trends that negatively affect timely case progress and recommend operational improvements to the Court and Administration.
• Maintain statistical data and records regarding activities conducted and maintain accurate records and filings of work processed.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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