Court Services Clerk — Jury & Case Administration

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 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.