Courtroom Clerk CL 26/CL 27

Middle District of Florida•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle District of Florida seeks a full-time Courtroom Clerk in its Tampa division to support the Court’s mission of providing fair and impartial justice. The clerk manages civil and criminal cases by scheduling trials, hearings, and other events; monitoring case filings through the automated case management system; preparing files for the judge; drafting judgments and orders for the judge’s approval; docketing judgments, orders, and notices; and coordinating with the judge and chambers staff to help cases proceed smoothly and efficiently. The Courtroom Clerk attends court sessions and helps maintain the orderly flow of proceedings. Duties include arranging the courtroom, confirming necessary participants are present, checking courtroom technology, managing exhibits, assisting witnesses and jurors, maintaining courtroom decorum, recording notes of proceedings and rulings, and preparing and docketing minute entries. The role also performs clerical and administrative functions, including quality-control reviews of submitted documents, and acts as a liaison among the clerk’s office, other court agencies, the bar, and the judge. The clerk is a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court’s schedule.

Requirements

Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties.
Professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor.
Strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability.
Solid computer skills; familiarity with Word and Windows is preferred.
Excellent customer-service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with a wide variety of people.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications.
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States.
Selected candidate must undergo a background check as a condition of employment.
Employees must use Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Prior federal court experience may qualify an applicant for a starting salary above the minimum.
Prior Federal Courtroom Clerk experience is required for a starting salary at CL 27.

Responsibilities

Manage criminal and civil cases pending in the Middle District of Florida.
Schedule trials, hearings, and other court events.
Monitor case filings using reports and information from the automated case management system.
Prepare files for the judge’s use in court.
Draft judgments and other orders for the judge’s approval.
Docket judgments, orders, and notices.
Work with the judge and chambers staff to help ensure cases progress smoothly and efficiently.
Attend court sessions and assist with the orderly flow of proceedings.
Arrange the courtroom and ensure necessary participants are present.
Ensure courtroom technology is working properly.
Manage exhibits and assist witnesses and jurors.
Maintain courtroom decorum.
Take notes of proceedings and rulings.
Prepare and docket minute entries for the record.
Perform clerical functions supporting coordination and administration of court operations.
Conduct quality-control reviews to check the accuracy and compliance of submitted documents.
Act as a liaison between the clerk’s office, other court agencies, the bar, and the judge.
Provide information about courtroom equipment and the court’s schedule.