JUDICIAL CLERK I - 72003459

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Clerk I performs specialized administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks for the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Jacksonville, Florida. The role requires professionalism, initiative, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. The clerk frequently works with judges, attorneys, unrepresented parties, and the general public, and handles work that is often sensitive and confidential. The position requires independent judgment and operates under the general supervision of a Judge of Compensation Claims. This is an open-competitive Career Service position with the Division of Administrative Hearings. The advertised annual salary is $36,000. The posting estimates total annual compensation at $53,177, based on the stated assumptions about pay plan, insurance, and state service. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Legal-setting experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize work and effectively manage time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a legal setting.
Strong communication, reading, writing, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.

Responsibilities

Schedule and calendar live, telephone, and Zoom hearings and other JCC events.
Review legal pleadings.
Generate orders for JCC review.
Generate notices of legal proceedings.
Communicate with parties regarding scheduling, pleading deficiencies, and information requested by the JCC.
Review exhibits for submission to the District Court of Appeal.
Maintain a system to track and monitor deadlines.
Generate reports regarding case and hearing information.
Proofread evidentiary orders drafted by the JCC and suggest possible style or grammatical corrections.