Courtroom Administrator - Circuit Criminal

Are you a master organizer, skilled multi-tasker and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Then we want YOU to join our Clerk Family!

Come join our Clerk Family as a Courtroom Administrator in our Criminal department where every day is filled with new challenges!  

No legal experience needed; we will provide all the training you need to succeed in this exciting role!  

About the role: A Courtroom Administrator plays an integral part of our courtroom operations by accurately preparing the record of a court hearing's events while attending court. You will have the exciting opportunity to learn how to navigate our case management system, process evidence, swear in witnesses, administer Oaths, become familiar with court hearings, legal terminology & more! You will also work closely with judges, attorneys and other court personnel.
  
About our Criminal department: We are seeking energetic and organized individuals to join either our County Criminal or Circuit Criminal department. These departments handle the following legal matters:

County Criminal: County Criminal courts typically handle a range of misdemeanor cases, traffic citations and violations. These cases often have penalties such as fines, probation, or short-term imprisonment in County jail. Common cases include: DUI, Theft, Drug Possession, Vandalism.

Circuit Criminal: Circuit Criminal courts hear serious felony cases, which involve more severe crimes typically punishable by long prison sentences, fines or even death. In Criminal Court, you will be exposed to sensitive material that may include autopsy & crime scene photos, testimony of victims, drugs, and weapons. Common cases include: Homicide, Sex Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Grand Theft.

PAY PROGRESSION OPPPORTUNITY!!

This position is eligible to receive a 5% increase to the hourly rate, which has already been added to the salary advertised. This 5% increase is awarded upon completion of the introductory period. The Criminal Courtroom Administrator position participates in a pay progression program that allows pay increases in phases for employees who are cross trained in all areas of Criminal Courts at the main Judicial Center (WPB). This position can earn up to an additional 10% increase to the hourly rate upon completion of cross-training.  

Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority!   Total Compensation packages include:  

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

Examples of Essential Functions

• Accurately record details of court proceedings entering items into database such as: court proceedings notes, hearing information and outcomes, trial proceedings and outcomes, bail bonds, motions, dispositions, parties involve, evidence, obligations, judgment, and sentence information.
• Function as procedural and operational liaison, in the courtroom, between Judges, attorneys and the public.
• Review all case files and database entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain flexibility and professionalism when fulfilling responsibilities for assigned courtroom and calendars.
• Act as a team player by sharing knowledge and information on courtroom processes and procedures.
• Handle multiple tasks, including listening, writing, scheduling court dates, answering questions, entering data, and monitoring the flow and electronic record of the court proceedings.
• Cover all types of high-volume, fast-paced courtrooms either independently or as a team.
• Adjust and maintain working knowledge of changing technology.

Typical Qualifications

Associate's degree, supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience; or in lieu of Associate's degree, 2 years of direct work experience in applying acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data preferably in an automated systems environment.