State of Florida

Judicial Services Coordinator 1 – County Civil Case Manager

State of Florida

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Miami • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $22 per hour

About the role

  • Screens civil cases for compliance with civil and local rules and administrative orders to assure completeness and readiness for hearing.
  • Provides assistance with case management of judicial caseloads, maintains a database for open cases needing attention, and enters documents in the automated case management system.
  • Reviews court files where issues arise and prepares files for final hearing.
  • Schedules hearings, prepares notices of hearings and maintains court calendars; attends and monitors court hearings as needed.
  • Monitors case processing reports to ensure case events comply with statutory/local practice timelines.
  • Evaluates the status of case related matters, performs required actions to move the case forward and consults with the Judge to facilitate case progression.
  • Provides case status information to the court either at hearings or through periodic reports.
  • Performs clerical tasks such as preparing orders, documents and forms or creating and maintaining records systems for efficient case management.
  • Prepares technical and statistical review of evaluation reports.
  • Attends, participates, and contributes in committee and management meetings.
  • Performs related administrative functions and other duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with course work in business, court or public administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, pre-law or related fields required.
  • Three (3) years of related professional experience.
  • Experience in the court of assignment preferred.
  • Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
  • Juris Doctor degree may substitute for two-years of required experience.
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology and legal format.
  • Thorough knowledge of legal secretarial practices and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
  • Knowledge of court policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of case management techniques.
  • Ability to maintain accurate case documentation.
  • Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and laptop.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, as well as court information systems.
  • Ability to use Zoom and other remote communication platforms as needed.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.
  • Ability to analyze data and case information.
  • Ability to identify problems and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
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Certifications
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