Job description

Here is your opportunity to dive into the legal field and learn all about civil law suits!
No legal experience? No problem, we offer on the job training!

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professional who likes the challenge of variety, and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as a Courtroom Clerk in the Circuit Civil department.

A Courtroom Clerk plays an integral part of our courtroom team by accurately preparing the official record of the hearing's events. In this role, you will work closely with elected judges, bailiffs, defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, interpreters and other court justice partners.

You will also learn more about civil law, how to handle evidence, legal terminology, how to use our case management system and much more! Learning these functions will help you build a strong foundation in growing you career here at the Clerk’s office!

What does Circuit Civil mean? Our Circuit Civil department handles cases that are non-criminal cases in which individuals or businesses sue for damages exceeding $30,000. Examples of Circuit Civil cases include, but limited to:

• A person who is hurt in a car accident sues the driver of the other car;
• A homeowner who has hired a builder to build a new kitchen sues the builder when the kitchen is badly built and has to be fixed.
• A family sues their doctor for medical malpractice.

If this peeks your interest, apply today! Read more about our office below!
Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:

• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Make a difference in our community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

Examples of Duties

• Prepares cases and materials for trials, evidentiary hearings and other court proceedings; attends court hearings and magistrate proceedings; administers oaths; performs administrative and clerical duties during proceedings; dockets paperwork received throughout the proceedings, including verdicts; completes all necessary paperwork resulting from court hearings.
• Records actions in paper/electronic court records.
• Accepts exhibits and prepares exhibit list; secures custody, prepares, transfers and delivers evidence to evidence department; verifies and accounts for each item.
• Maintains court calendars; manages setting of hearings.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice based on Judicial needs.

Typical Qualifications

High school diploma (or GED), supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Some vocational or college courses preferred. Once qualified, deputization may be required to perform the assigned functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Attention to Detail
Organizational skills
Communications skills
Time Management
Teamwork

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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