JUDICIAL CLERK I - 72003459

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits program

Generous vacation with holidays

40-hour work week with weekends off

Tax-deferred employee investment plan

Job stability and engaging environment

Job summary

Division of Administrative Hearings in Jacksonville, FL, is hiring a Judicial Clerk I to perform specialized administrative and clerical tasks under the supervision of a Judge of Compensation Claims. The role requires professionalism, initiative, and strong organizational skills, with frequent contact with judges, attorneys, and the public.

The position handles scheduling, pleadings review, and order generation, and emphasizes confidentiality and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, reading, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and calendar hearings and other JCC events.
• Review legal pleadings.
• Generate orders for JCC review.
• Generate notices of legal proceedings.
• Communicate with parties regarding scheduling and deficiencies in pleadings.
• Review exhibits for the District Court of Appeal.
• Maintain a system to track deadlines.
• Generate reports on case and hearing information.
• Proofread evidentiary orders and suggest corrections.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:886604

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: JUDICIAL CLERK I - 72003459

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in Jacksonville, FL.

Contact Person: Judge W. Ray Holley [phone]

Salary: $36,000.00 Annually

• Salary $36,000
• Insurance $9,204
• Leave and Holidays $4,985

Please Note: This estimate is based on the Career Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

DESCRIPTION

The duties and responsibilities of the Judicial Clerk I include performing a variety of specialized administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks. Work involves displaying professionalism, initiative, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Frequent working contacts are made with judges, attorneys, unrepresented parties, and the general public. Work is often of a sensitive and confidential nature. Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of a Judge of Compensation Claims.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and calendar live, telephone, and zoom hearings and other JCC events.
• Review legal pleadings.
• Generate orders for JCC review.
• Generate notices of legal proceedings.
• Communicate with parties regarding scheduling, deficiencies in pleadings, and information requested by the JCC.
• Review exhibits to provide to the District Court of Appeal.
• Maintain a system to track and monitor deadlines.
• Generate reports regarding case and hearing information.
• Proofread evidentiary orders drafted by the JCC and suggest possible style or grammatical corrections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs;
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to organize work and effectively manage one’s time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, reading, writing, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.

HIRING PROCESS

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application.

You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration.

BACKGROUND

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

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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.