Court Program Specialist II

Court Program Specialist IIThe Courts Department is actively seeking a Court Program Specialist II.ResponsibilitiesThe essential function of the position is to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management, case monitoring and program implementation.Assist litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, providing case status information, rules of civil procedures and statutes and referrals; reviews pro se filings for judges.Organizes and maintains filing system.Monitors and determines case status and schedules hearings.Manages and prepares cases for court hearings.Assist in maintenance and evaluation of self-help programs.Attend hearings and provide case management for Driver's License Court.Perform tasks such as composing and preparing orders, documents, forms and correspondence, maintaining record systems for efficient case management.Maintain statistics regarding volume and types of cases handled.Required Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the legal system; court process and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines.Ability to work independently and establish work priorities.Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court.Ability to use processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, legal professionals, litigants and the public.QualificationsBachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely related social science field and two years of professional related experience.Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year for year basis.The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.BenefitsFour (4) weeks off during the first year of employment.Twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day.Low or no cost health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans.Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and the current interpretation of employment discrimination by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as set forth in Directive 0528. There shall be no discrimination or harassment against any person with regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other impermissible factor in recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, transfers, layoff, recall, termination, working conditions and related terms and conditions of employment.We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in the application/selection process, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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