Court Program Specialist at Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

Position description

The Ninth Circuit seeks a Court Program Specialist I – Substitute Judicial Assistant to provide administrative, secretarial and clerical support to judicial offices when a sitting Judicial Assistant is away. The selected candidate will report directly to the Civil Case Management Coordinator and will support Judges across divisions with assignments of varying duration. The position is responsible to compose, edit and distribute court related correspondence, court orders, pleadings, memoranda, reports, e-mails, and other documents while observing strict confidentiality; screens telephone calls and visitors to the judge’s office, provides information, resolves issues, directs caller/visitor to the proper personnel or agency, or takes messages; schedules trials, maintains trial dockets, and prepares trial orders as needed; enters data into an automated calendaring system. The position will also support general case management on an as needed basis.

Must have excellent organizational and computer skills and the ability to work independently. Must be able to quickly become proficient with a variety of computer programs, including the court calendaring program, case management system and e-filing system. The ideal candidate will have the capability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships as well as communicate clearly both orally and in writing using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. A working knowledge of the trial courts and the applicable rules and procedures of court is helpful. The position involves minimal travel to outlying courthouses within Orange and Osceola Counties with mileage reimbursement. Reliable transportation is required.

A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or closely related field is preferred. Relevant professional administrative or analytical experience may substitute for recommended education level on a year-for-year basis. The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as a general knowledge of mental health and substance abuse. Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe.

THIS IS A STATE FUNDED POSITION WITH FULL BENEFITS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Persons with a disability needing an accommodation for the application/selection process should notify Human Resources (407) 836‐2261 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Position Details

Position #: 22010134

Closing Date: Open until filled

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Shift: Day

Salary: $20.38HR/$42,394.56Annually CAD: $94.83

Location: Orlando, FL

Relocation: Not Available

Benefits

The Ninth Circuit is a unique organization, rich with diversity and unlimited opportunity where all full time employees have access to:

• Paid Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Florida Tuition Waiver (State Employees)
• Affordable Health Benefits
• Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• Multiple Deferred Compensation Options
• Florida Retirement Benefits
• Tax Favored Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Support
• Ongoing Training and Growth Opportunities