JUDICIAL CLERK I - 72003555

Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Vacation & holidays

40-hour work week

Tax-Deferred plan

Job stability

Job summary

Florida in Jacksonville is seeking 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 as you interact with judges, attorneys, unrepresented parties, and the public.

The position offers a stable career with a 40-hour work week, health benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, and weekends off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and calendar hearings and JCC events.
• Review legal pleadings.
• Generate orders for JCC review.
• Generate notices of legal proceedings.
• Communicate with parties about scheduling and deficiencies.
• Review exhibits for District Court of Appeal.
• Maintain a system to track deadlines.
• Proofread evidentiary orders and suggest improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Requisition No: 884233
Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings
Working Title: JUDICIAL CLERK I - 72003555
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 72003555
Salary: 36,000
Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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

Contact Person: Rosalia Chung [phone]

Salary: $36,000.00 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $53,177

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

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.

• Salary $36,000
• Insurance $9,204
• Retirement $2,988
• Leave and Holidays $4,985

Benefits

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 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.

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 by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.