Court Program Specialist II - Family Court Services (OPS)

Ninth Circuit; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Deferred compensation options

Tax-advantaged spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Ongoing training and growth

Job summary

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court seeks a Court Program Specialist II to assist judges with timely disposition of self-represented litigants’ cases through case management, monitoring, and program implementation. The role requires handling a high volume of cases, researching and briefing, scheduling hearings, and reporting on data.

Based in Kissimmee, FL, the position is an OPS, in-person role with hours 7:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional, administrative, analytical work experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist judges and magistrates with timely disposition of self-represent litigants’ cases through case management and monitoring.
• Provide information to litigants and staff, review filings, make referrals, and prepare cases for final court hearings.
• Brief judges, schedule hearings, and maintain databases and case data for reporting.
• Perform related administrative support functions and ensure confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

The Ninth Circuit seeks a Court Program Specialist II to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of self-represent litigants’ cases through case management, case monitoring, and program implementation. The position is responsible for handling a high volume of cases, conducting intensive case management research providing information to litigants and trial court staff; reviewing filings; making referrals; managing and preparing cases for final court hearings; briefing judges; scheduling hearings; and performing related administrative support functions. The position is responsible for collecting and reporting on case/program data and maintaining databases as needed. The selected candidate will report directly to the Family Court CaseManagement Coordinator.

The candidate must exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues; have excellent organizational and computer skills; and have the ability to work independently. Must develop proficiency in using a variety of computer programs, including case management and e-filing systems. The ideal candidate will interact professionally, maintain effective working relationships, and communicate clearly both orally and in writing, using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuality. Knowledge of trial courts and applicable rules and procedures is beneficial.Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field. Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience required. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Work is performed in person, Monday–Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

$23.10/hour. State funded OPS (Other Personal Services) position. OPS employees may be eligible for insurance coverage. No holiday pay, sick or vacation time accrued. 40 hours per week except for holiday weeks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Persons with a disability needing an accommodation for the application/selection process should notify Human Resources [phone] prior to the application deadline. If you arehearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Type: OPS

FLSA: Exempt

Shift: Day

Location: Kissimmee, FL

Relocation: Not Available

The Ninth Circuit is a unique organization, rich with diversity and unlimited opportunity. Depending on certain circumstances, OPS employees may also be eligible for:

• Optional Vision, Dental, Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Multiple Deferred Compensation Options
• Tax Favored Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Support
• Ongoing Training and Growth Opportunities