Family Court Case Manager (Court Program Specialist II)
15th Judicial Circuit Court•Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for developing and employing effective case management procedures that assist with the identification and coordination of Unified Family Court. The Family Court Case Manager serves as a liaison between the judiciary and court administration while working under direct supervision of the Family Court Manager and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results achieved.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience working in a business or court setting.
- Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Paralegal or legal secretary experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides court case management services and other assistance to the judiciary and general magistrates of the Unified Family Court Division.
- Screens and identifies possible cases for Unified Family Court, monitors the movement of court cases from point of initiation to disposition; exercises independent judgment and initiative.
- Researches case histories, compiles statistical data, attends court, sets mandatory case conferences.
- Communicates with attorneys and interested parties regarding additional requirements or documents needed to advance the administration of the case.
- Manages and prepares cases for court hearings by tabbing and naming pleadings, preparing orders, composing and preparing historical summations, calculating child support guidelines, researching and providing corresponding cases and other documentation pertinent to the case and/or litigants.
- Assists with domestic violence cases as needed.
- Assists litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, providing case status information, rules of civil procedures and statutes, reviews pro se filings for judges.
- Provides referrals to appropriate community agencies.
- Interacts and establishes relationships with judges, government officials, court staff, paralegals and professionals associated with Unified Family Court and the general public.
- Other duties assigned by the Family Court Manager, Judges, or Chief Deputy Court Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
