Judicial Clerk

JUDICIAL CLERK I -

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located in the Office of Judges of Compensation Claims in West Palm Beach, FL. Salary: $36,000.00 Annually Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $53,177
· Salary $36,000
· Insurance $9,204
· Retirement $2,988
· Leave and Holidays $4,985

Please Note:

This estimate is based on the Career Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

DESCRIPTION:

The duties and responsibilities of the Judicial Clerk I include performing a variety of specialized administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks. Work involves displaying professionalism, initiative, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. Frequent working contacts are made with judges, attorneys, unrepresented parties, and the general public. Work is often of a sensitive and confidential nature. Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of a Judge of Compensation Claims.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and calendar live, telephone, and zoom hearings and other JCC events.
• Review legal pleadings.
• Generate orders for JCC review.
• Generate notices of legal proceedings.
• Communicate with parties regarding scheduling, deficiencies in pleadings, and information requested by the JCC.
• Review exhibits to provide to the District Court of Appeal.
• Maintain a system to track and monitor deadlines.
• Generate reports regarding case and hearing information.
• Proofread evidentiary orders drafted by the JCC and suggest possible style or grammatical corrections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs;
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and
• Ability to organize work and effectively manage one's time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a legal setting is preferred.
• Strong communication, reading, writing, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews.

You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

LOCATION:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401