Program Coordinator (Lee County) Civil Case Management

Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts; Fort Myers (FL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Great working environment

Growth and development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

The Administrative Office of the Courts for the 20th Judicial Circuit seeks a Program Coordinator to supervise the civil case management program. You will act as lead case manager, overseeing staff, and driving improvements to ensure efficient disposition of civil cases while coordinating with Judges and court administration.

You will supervise professional staff, develop case management plans, and prepare reports and orders as needed.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required in management, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Four years of experience in legal or public administration, two years of supervisory experience.
• Professional level case management experience in a state courts system may substitute for education.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership to case management staff.
• Supervise case management staff and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Oversee processing of a large volume of civil cases and maintain case management plans.
• Meet with Judges to review case data and workflow management.

Conoscenze

Case management

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Legal knowledge

Public administration

Policy development

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in management/public administration/related field

Descrizione del lavoro

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

• Great working environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator is a highly professional supervisory position that assists with the day-to-day operations of the Circuit Civil Case Management Program. The Program Coordinator acts as lead case manager, provides supervision to professional case management staff, continually monitors and improves case management practices for the effective and efficient disposition of civil cases, and compiles case tracking reports for the Judiciary and Court Administration. This position performs diverse tasks requiring a vast knowledge of legal procedures. Effective working relationships are established with the judges, court system personnel, attorneys and the general public. The program managed by this position is designed to promote continuous case management and early resolution of disputed issues and to ensure that judicial resources are reserved for complex issues. This position reports to the Civil Manager and Civil/Family Division Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(1) Supervision & Leadership

• Provide leadership to case management staff
• Supervise case management staff
• Assist with or perform as directed annual performance evaluations
• Oversee the efficient and effective processing of a large volume and variety of cases
• Train staff on proper case identification and interpret pending case load lists
• Train staff on the use of various court programs and applications

(2) Management & Development

• Maintenance of case management plans
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices for case management
• Maintain and provide case management reports and statistical information, when required
• Meet with Judges as needed to review case data, workflow management etc.

(3) Lead Case Manager

• Conduct case management
• Montor case movement by case management staff to promote effective and efficient disposition of cases
• Review pending case data and report for case integrity and accuracy
• Review pending case data for cases that need judicial intervention
• Monitor caseload reports for compliance with services of process time standards, as well as general time standards
• Prepare case management plans
• Prepare draft orders as directed
• Case research

(4) Other Duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• State of Florida laws that pertain to civil cases
• State of Florida Rules as they pertain to civil cases
• Extensive knowledge of the State Courts System
• Personnel management techniques
• Case management techniques
• Differentiated Case Management principles and techniques

Ability to:

• Work efficiently and effectively with a large volume of cases
• Deal effectively with judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys, mediators, and the general public
• Effectively lead and develop staff
• Deal effectively with people in stressful situations
• Grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
• Communicate ideas and concepts effectively verbally and in writing
• Travel to attend training, seminars, conferences and/or meetings within the circuit and within the State of Florida.
• Exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the court
• Maintain organization and meet deadlines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on management, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in legal or public administration, two years of which should include supervisory experience.
• Responsible professional level case management experience in a state courts system may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises professional staff