Court Services Clerk - CL 26

United States District Court - Middle District of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court - Middle District of Florida invites applications for a full-time Court Services Clerk in the Jacksonville division. The role supports the jury department and case administration, with duties across courtroom operations as needed.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal and computer skills, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and federal government work ethic. Legal experience is a plus, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment.
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications.
• Three (3) years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments.
• Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinates with chambers regarding calendaring and juror needs.
• Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Performs quality control on documents filed in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties.
• Attends and records court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings, including preparing the courtroom, organizing exhibits, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries for the record. Manages the electronic evidence presentation system and the custody of court exhibits. Serves as a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court schedule. Drafts judgments and other orders for the judge's approval. Utilizes reports and information from the automated case management system and ensures the accuracy of statistical reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word

Windows

Office 365

Job description

The Middle District of Florida seeks a mission-driven professional to serve as a full-time Court Services Clerk in the Jacksonville division. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; a strong work ethic; and resilience. This position plays an important role in supporting the Court’s operations and providing exceptional service.

The position will help support the jury department, with additional responsibilities in case administration, courtroom operations, or both, depending on the needs of the Clerk’s Office.

Jury

Provides superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments. Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinates with chambers regarding calendaring and juror needs.

Case Administration

Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Performs quality control on documents filed in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties. Supports all other areas of the office as needed.

Courtroom Deputy

Attends and records court sessions and conferences. Assists with the orderly flow of proceedings, including preparing the courtroom, organizing exhibits, assuring the presence of all necessary participants, assisting witnesses and jurors, and maintaining courtroom decorum. Takes notes of proceedings and rulings and prepares minute entries for the record. Manages the electronic evidence presentation system and the custody of court exhibits. Serves as a primary source of information about courtroom equipment and the court schedule. Drafts judgments and other orders for the judge's approval. Utilizes reports and information from the automated case management system and ensures the accuracy of statistical reporting.

Requires a professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor at all times and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability. Requires solid computer skills, preferably with Word, Windows, and Office 365. Bachelor's degree preferred. Legal experience preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment;
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic;
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications;
• Three (3) years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Salary

• CL 26: $54,372 - $88,366
• $54,372 - $67,970 New federal employees*
• $54,372 - $88,366 Current or former federal employees*

*Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with some recognition of relevant work experience and prior salary history. Applicants with prior federal court experience may be eligible for a starting salary above the minimum.

Due to the number of resumes received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Employees are required to use Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.

The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.