COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - Domestic Relations - 2010682

Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System is seeking a Court Program Specialist III - Domestic Relations to supervise case managers, track case progress, and support hearings. This role requires a BA/BS in a related field and relevant court experience, with a potential Master's or JD substitution for time served.

Expected duties include maintaining case management systems, analyzing data, and ensuring timely processing of family court matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Three years of supervised court case management experience preferred.
• Master’s or law degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains case managers in the family court division.
• Reviews case files and database to determine case progress.
• Attends hearings and provides information to the Court and participants.
• Updates and maintains manual and/or automated case management system.
• Monitors and tracks cases and ensures deadlines are met.
• Identifies delays and recommends operational improvements.
• Maintains statistics and accurate records of activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Court case management

Family law knowledge

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's or JD substitute for 2 years

Job description

COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - Domestic Relations - 2010682

Date: Oct 26, 2026

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Requisition No:886175

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - Domestic Relations - 2010682

Court Program Specialist III- Domestic Relations

Salary Range

$54,826.20 Annually + CAD

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work

• Supervises and trains case managers in the family court division.
• Reviews case files and database to determine case progress.
• Attends hearings, provides information to the Court and participants.
• Updates and maintains manual and/or automated case management system.
• Monitors and tracks cases; provides follow-up on cases requiring activity completion by a certain date.
• Identifies events and trends which impact negatively upon the timely progress of the case and recommends operational improvements to the Court and Administration.
• Maintains statistical data and records regarding activities conducted; maintains accurate records and filing of all work processed.
• Performs related work as required

Education and Training Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field; supplemented by three years of supervised experience in court case management that provides considerable knowledge of the court system and judicial process, preferably in family law cases.

Master’s degree or law degree may substitute for two years of the recommended experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of court case management principles and the Family Law caseflow process.
• Knowledge of Family court operations and relevant Florida Statutes.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to interact effectively with professional and support staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and make written and oral presentations to Judgesand community representatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion concerning case management.
• Ability to use a personal computer, word processing and software applications.
• Ability to analyze data and case information.
• Ability to identify problems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.

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 954-831-7721.

Persons using a TTY/TDD may call Taiwo Akinkunmi through the Florida Relay Service at 711.

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.

Location

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.