Digital Court Services Representative

Okaloosa-County-Clerk-of-Court; Crestview (FL); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts seeks a detail-oriented technical clerical professional to support case preparation for hearings. Responsibilities include docketing, filing review, and processing civil/criminal cases electronically and in paper form.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, proficiency with Excel, Word, and Adobe, strong communication, data verification, and the ability to work independently or with a team while maintaining confidentiality of court records.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to perform accurate computations and verification of data.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems.

Responsabilidades

• Reviewing and docket filings in all case types.
• Process new civil cases and e-filing.
• Issue orders, notices, and refunds as applicable.
• Handle criminal and non-criminal case processing.
• Validate cases using AI (Herbie).
• Manage case statuses: open, reopen, close.
• Process appeals and records on appeal.
• Maintain attendance and productivity.
• Comply with policies; other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Data verification

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Adobe Acrobat

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform technical clerical work and to provide administrative support in the preparation of cases for legal or administrative hearings.

Essential Job Functions:

The list of essential functions as outlined herein is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Reviewing and accepting all pleadings in all existing case types, all new cases in all court/case types (including County to Circuit Appeal Cases), and all judicial orders received via the E-filing portal.
• Docketing/processing all filings and all new cases in all court/case types received within established time standard.
• Initiate all new civil cases filed electronically, including civil traffic (TR)
• Issue orders, notices, and refund requests as applicable
• Initiate all new criminal (CF, CT, MM, CJ) and non-criminal court types (MO, CO, PK, IN) received electronically and in paper and all arrests reports for violations and failures to appear (including time-stamping those items received in paper, assessing applicable fees, and properly processing first appearance paperwork)
• Validate and check cases created using AI (Herbie)
• Manage case statuses by opening, reopening, and closing as required
• Processing all Notice of Appeals including County to Circuit Appeals; appeal documents received from the District Court of Appeals and Supreme Court; preparing, docketing, and efiling appellate certificates; maintaining accurate time standard deadlines for appellate purposes; preparing and submitting the Record on Appeal with the District Court of Appeal and/or the Supreme Court
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintains established organizational/departmental productivity standards.

• Complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in various assignment related computer software programs to include Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form and possess the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform accurate computations and verification of data.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others.
• Ability to perform tasks with care and thoroughly, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently; self-motivated.
• Knowledge of a wide range of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures, office equipment and terminology.

• Ability to learn and understand specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, judicial officers, Court and County employees.
• Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.
• Work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous detailed attention to multiple tasks.

ADA Compliance:

The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Clerk of the Court to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Okaloosa County Clerk of Court provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Clerk’s Office complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which there are facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.