Requisition No: 788794

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - 22010648

Position Number: 22010648

Salary: 2790.89 - 5023.89 Monthly

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2022

The 16th Judicial Circuit is seeking applicants for a Full-time Court Program Specialist I (Case Manager) in our Family Court Division in Key West. The position of Court Program Specialist has multiple duties and responsibilities. The essential function of the position within the organization is to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring, and program implementation. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff; reviewing filings; managing and preparing cases for court hearings; briefing judges; attending hearings and other trial court proceedings; maintaining record/filing system; scheduling hearings; and performing related administrative support functions. This position will provide coverage for other family court personnel located in Plantation Key and Marathon when needed. This position also provides assistance to Pro Se litigants filing cases and pleadings in Family Court. The person assigned to this position should have knowledge of circuit civil rules and procedures.

This position requires sensitivity to family related issues, considerable attention to detail, administrative and clerical skills and strong communication skills. Good judgment and knowledge of court processes and filing procedures are essential. Due to the range of emotions and frustrations generally associated with family law matters, this work may involve stressful situations. This position requires independent judgment and the consistent ability to follow the limitation of service guidelines so that the unlicensed practice of law is not performed.

See complete ob description and application process at www.Keyscourts. net.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and State of Florida Application to Personnel@Keyscourts.net or Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040. State of Florida applications and complete job description can be found at www.Keyscourts.net. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. EOE. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify us in at advance at 305-292-3423; to make call through the Florida Relay Center, you can dial 7-1-1.

Application packet must include the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Florida Application (State of Florida Application Link: https://keyscourts.net/emplyment.html)

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Benefits of Working for the 16th Judicial Circuit:

The total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Insurance Coverage Options - Including Health, Dental & Vision
• Retirement Package (Membership with Florida State Retirement System) - Including Employer Contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• State of Forida Tuition Waiver Program

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

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The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process for all state-funded positions. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) upon hire within the first 3 days of employment

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.