Senior Records Specialist

Pinellas County Government; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options through Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Deferred compensation programs

Access to wellness centers

Job summary

Pinellas County Government is hiring a lead worker in Clearwater, Florida. This position requires independent decision-making and contact with the public, attorneys, and litigants. Responsibilities include overseeing clerical support staff, training new hires, processing legal documents, and preparing reports. Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED and 3 years of relevant clerical experience, including one year in a Clerk of the Court's Office. The role offers strong retirement benefits as part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clerical experience in legal or court-related work, including 1 year in a Clerk of the Court's Office.
• Experience with legal terminology and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Proficiency in typing with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead worker over a clerical support staff.
• Assist supervisor in planning, assigning and reviewing work assignments.
• Train new employees and keep staff updated on policy changes.
• Review and process legal documents and files.
• Prepare work-related reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Florida Statutes

Ability to work independently

Ability to train and lead personnel

Automated office procedures experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Automated office equipment

Job description

Location: 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL

This is a lead worker position with duties requiring independent decision making and contact with the public, attorneys, litigants and the court. Area of assignment can be any court related department under the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Employees in this class resolve complex problems and use independent judgment based on Florida Statutes, Rules of Court and other pertinent legal authorities. This employee works closely with supervisors and management to coordinate activities toward the completion of shift work.

What Would you Do?

• Serves as lead worker over a clerical support staff.
• Assists supervisor in the planning, assigning and reviewing of work assignments and staff performance.
• Trains new employees and keeps staff apprised of policy and procedural changes.
• Responds to inquiries or concerns from other related departments and attorneys.
• Reviews and processes legal documents and files; may determine viability of documents.
• Prepares work related reports.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to an automated office environment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need To Have?

• High School diploma/GED; and 3 years clerical experience in legal or court-related work, one of which includes one (1) year in a Clerk of the Court's Office and may include one (1) year as a teller or cashier depending on area of assignment.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Automated office procedures, methods and equipment experience.
• Experience with legal terminology, grammar, spelling, math and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience operating of automated office equipment.
• Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Rules of Court, departmental procedures, and other legal authorities pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Ability to work independently, plan and productively utilize the talents of the assigned staff.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations, and communicate information to resolve problems.
• Ability to train and lead personnel.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!