COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010903

Florida; Perry (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Third Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Court Program Specialist II to handle intake, review, file preparation, docketing, and case management of civil cases, with cross-training on Family matters. The role involves drafting forms and orders, developing procedures, and supporting judges; routine hearings and communications with parties are expected.

Required is seven years of relevant experience, or a degree with substitution, plus strong organizational and confidentiality skills and

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional administrative or related experience; education may substitute for experience.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or closely related subject matter.
• Ability to organize work and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage intake, review, file preparation, docketing, and case management of civil cases.
• Cross-train on Family case management.
• Draft forms and orders; develop case management procedures.
• Attend hearings and communicate with parties; collect data and prepare orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Deadline prioritization

Confidentiality

Drafting orders/memos

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition No: 884215

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22010903

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010903

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2026

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Third Judicial Circuit of Florida

Columbia , Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts

Third Judicial Circuit

Employment Opportunity

Court Program Specialist II

Position #10903

Annual Salary: $48,040.08

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

The essential function of the Court Program Specialist II position within the organization is primarily for the intake, review, file preparation, case coordination, docketing, and case management of pending civil cases in the Third Judicial Circuit. This position will cross-train on Family case management too. The incumbent is responsible for drafting forms and orders; developing case management procedures; and instituting court processes under the direction of the assigned Judge or General Magistrate. Additionally, this position will attend hearings, communicate with parties, collect data, and prepare orders, reports and other documents needed to manage and expedite the cases through the court system. The position works under the general supervision of the Program Coordinator, or other supervising positions as assigned in the future, supporting the Judges & General Magistrate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely related subject matter plus three years of court experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of professional administrative or related experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet deadlines; ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality; ability to draft comprehensive, clear and concise orders, correspondence and judicial memos; knowledge of the court system. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Please note:

If you need accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call Lisa Butler at [phone]. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service at [phone]. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

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.