Domestic Relations Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II

TO APPLY : Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only at www.fljud13.org ) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org . APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

POSITION TITLE: Domestic Relations Case Manager/Court Program Specialist II

ANNUAL SALARY: $47,040.06 112.75mo. CAD*

FLSA STATUS: Excluded

SUMMARY : Perform case management functions for family law matters involving self-represented litigants. Work is performed under the supervision of the Domestic Relations Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• EXPERIENCE: One and a half years of professional, administrative and/or analytical related experience. Substitution: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
EDUCATION: Associate degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field, or 60 completed semester credits of relevant undergraduate study (90 completed quarter credits of relevant undergraduate study).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Assist judges in family law divisions by performing case management functions, such as reviewing all new self-represented litigant cases prior to scheduled hearings and validating the related filings, informing parties of deficiencies and scheduling matters accordingly.
• Manage high volume caseload and multitask accordingly. Work closely with self-represented litigants to move cases towards final hearing.
• Work within existing guidelines in support of a uniform case management system for self-represented litigants.
• Utilize knowledge of Chapters 39 and 61 of Florida Statutes, the Rules of Civil Procedure and Supreme Court approved forms.
• Identify cases that ‘crossover’ between differing divisions of the Unified Family Court (UFC), such as Dependency, Delinquency and General Domestic Relations (dissolution of marriage, child support, name changes, etc.).
• Attend court hearings, make phone calls, meet with walk-in litigants and prepare correspondence. Maintain and update reports.
• Work independently and collaborate with division judge, judicial assistant and be a team player among fellow Court Program Specialists.
Prepare miscellaneous notices, court orders, dockets and final judgments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to conduct research and compose technical reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and logically.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to use a personal computer and word processing applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to use discretion when handling confidential information.
Incumbent must be professional in all regards.

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, tuition-free college courses, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, and 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

TO APPLY : Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only at www.fljud13.org ) in (1) PDF file via email to recruiting@fljud13.org . APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.

NOTICE : Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, should be directed to (813) 272-6330.