Criminal Court Operations Manager (Court Operations Manager)

15th Judicial Circuit Court • Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective case management procedures that support the efficient administration of criminal court operations. The Criminal Court Operations Manager attends Veterans Court and misdemeanor competency dockets, and provides the judiciary with detailed case information, procedural history, and status updates to facilitate informed judicial decision-making. This position coordinates and monitors a variety of complex criminal case management functions, including the timely processing of judicial destruction orders in a timely manner, screens all Risk Protection filings, tracks and monitors supersedes bonds, maintains a calendar of arraignment dates, and works closely with law enforcement to ensure correct dates are provided to individuals bonding out of the jail. The Criminal Operations Manager serves as a liaison between the judiciary, law enforcement, and court administration while working under direct supervision of the Director of Case Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a business or court setting; or equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly organized; demonstrate close attention to detail and the ability to work in stressful situations
• Knowledge of the legal system and terminology
• Knowledge of the criminal process and documents filed at various states of criminal proceedings
• Skill in analyzing court files for appropriate pleadings and legal documentation
• Ability to work independently and to establish work priorities
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and logically, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database software applications, legal electronic case management /electronic case filing system, and scanning and image creation software
• Ability to interact in a professional, courteous manner and maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel and outside agencies, legal professionals, litigants, and the general public
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures such as the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Judicial Administration, Summary Reporting System , and Uniform Case Reporting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be extremely computer literate and able to work in a paperless/file-less system

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Attend Veterans Court dockets and assists the judiciary by providing case status information, assists with program paperwork, and provides support to the volunteer Mentors.
• Attend misdemeanor competency dockets and provides the Court with qualified doctors for competency evaluations.
• Screen and process Risk Protection Order (RPO) filings to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and established court procedures.
• Review, monitor, and manage criminal cases, identifying cases requiring action and coordinating efforts to move them toward disposition.
• Work with the Court Administrative staff to analyze trends and prepare statistical reports.
• Maintain and monitor arraignment calendars, coordinating with law enforcement to ensure individuals released from custody receive accurate court dates.
• Analyze case management trends and prepare statistical reports and other data requested by judges and Court Administration.
• Compose and maintain court orders, calendars, correspondence, memoranda, reports, e-mails and other documents.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Establish working relationships with judges, court personnel, professionals associated with the legal community and the general public.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Case Management.

Benefits

• Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.
• If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

What This Job Offers

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