Court Tools Support Specialist (JCATS & JDEX)

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Court Tools Support Specialist to assist juvenile courts with JCATS and JDEX, providing user support, training, and data reporting. The role involves liaison work among courts, IT, and admin offices, with travel within Georgia as needed.

Responsibilities include system administration, data validation, and developing user guides to improve use and compliance of court tools across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Juvenile Courts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of juvenile court processes, case types, terminology, and workflows.
• Experience in customer service, IT support, or court administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with court personnel and stakeholders.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and follow documented procedures.
• Experience working with case management systems, databases, or reporting tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with data reporting.

Responsibilities

• User Support & Training.
• Provide direct support to court personnel and stakeholders using JCATS and JDEX.
• Assist users with troubleshooting, navigating, and utilizing system features.
• Document common issues and develop user guides or FAQs.
• Conduct training sessions and demonstrations as needed.
• System Administration & Data Support.
• Assist with data entry, validation, and report generation.
• Work with courts to ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Gather and analyze data for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Support integration efforts between JCATS, JDEX, and other systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination.
• Serve as a liaison between courts, IT teams, and administrative offices.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues and system improvements.
• Assist in gathering user feedback for system improvements.
• Work closely with internal teams to address stakeholder needs.

Skills

Customer service

IT support

Court administration

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

JCATS

JDEX

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Court Tools Support Specialist (JCATS & JDEX)

Agency: Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts

Job Requisition ID: JR0000003051

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY RANGE: $50,600 - $75,000

Job Description: We are seeking a Court Tools Support Specialist to join our Court Tools Support Team in assisting Georgia’s Juvenile Courts with case management systems and its associated data warehousing and reporting tool. This role involves customer service, technical assistance, administrative support, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• User Support & Training
• Provide direct support to court personnel and stakeholders using JCATS and JDEX
• Assist users with troubleshooting, navigating, and utilizing system features
• Document common issues and develop user guides or FAQs
• Conduct training sessions and demonstrations as needed
• System Administration & Data Support
• Assist with data entry, validation, and report generation
• Work with courts to ensure data integrity and compliance with reporting requirements
• Gather and analyze data for internal and external reporting purposes
• Support integration efforts between JCATS, JDEX, and other systems
• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
• Serve as a liaison between courts, IT teams, and administrative offices
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues and system improvements
• Assist in gathering user feedback for system improvements
• Work closely with internal teams to address stakeholder needs
• Administrative & Travel Requirements
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to system usage and support requests
• Travel within Georgia as needed for training, meetings, and on-site support
• Additional Responsibilities (as time allows)
• Crosstrain on various other court tools supported by the Court Tools Support Team, including the Georgia Court Registrar, Gavel, and specific tools used by Superior Court Judges.
• Provide support for these systems as needed, ensuring a broader level of assistance across Georgia's court systems.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with Juvenile Courts
• Demonstrated knowledge of juvenile court processes, case types, terminology, and workflows
• Experience in customer service, IT support, or court administration
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with court personnel and stakeholders
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and follow documented procedures
• Experience working with case management systems, databases, or reporting tools is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with data reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with court systems, government agencies, or legal technology
• Knowledge of data entry, validation, and report generation best practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

Work Environment

Hybrid work model, requiring in office hours Occasional travel within Georgia to support Courts

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and training and experience necessary to independently provide technical support to computer users in an assigned office/geographic area.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.