Requisition No: 801435

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010648

Position Number: 22010648

Salary: $3171.53- $5,70832 Monthly

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2023

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit; Key West, Florida

Court Program Specialist II (Family Court Case Manager)

Opened Until Filled: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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 is cross-trained in civil,
probate and mental health to assist when necessary.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, or a closely related filed and one to two years related experience and/or

training is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of court procedures is preferred.

Ability to handle matters with the professional manner required of court employees. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, with very good spelling and

writing. Ability to handle emotionally upset, distressed, and demanding individuals with courtesy and patience. Good listening skills. Ability to concentrate and perform job

duties in a stressful working environment. Ability to use a personal computer and navigate common software programs.

How to Apply

For additional information and to apply visit the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court Employment website 16th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monroe County - Employment Opportunities at the 16th Judicial Circuit Court (keyscourts.net)

Please submit a cover letter, resume and current State of Florida Employment Application (Application located on the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Employment website at www.KeysCourts.net).

Mailing address is Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Attn: Personnel, 302 Fleming Street, Key West, Florida 33040 or email to Personnel@keyscourts.net

For additional information about this job opportunity contact Cheryl Alfonso at 305-295-3652.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number 305-295-3652 or as indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY/TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.

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.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The 16th Judicial Circuit participates in the U.S. Government’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. 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. For information about E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

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.