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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Family Court Case Manager (Court Program Specialist II)

North - 3188 PGA Blvd Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Family Court Case Manager for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Florida. This role is responsible for developing and implementing effective case management procedures to assist with the Unified Family Court, serving as a liaison between the judiciary and court administration.

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Responsibilities

Provides court case management services and other assistance to the judiciary and general magistrates of the Unified Family Court Division

Screens and identifies possible cases for Unified Family Court, monitors the movement of court cases from point of initiation to disposition; exercises independent judgment and initiative

Researches case histories, compiles statistical data, attends court, sets mandatory case conferences

Communicates with attorneys and interested parties regarding additional requirements or documents needed to advance the administration of the case

Manages and prepares cases for court hearings by tabbing and naming pleadings, preparing orders, composing and preparing historical summations, calculating child support guidelines, researching and providing corresponding cases and other documentation pertinent to the case and/or litigants

Assists with domestic violence cases as needed

Assists litigants in person, by telephone and via correspondence, providing case status information, rules of civil procedures and statutes, reviews pro se filings for judges

Provides referrals to appropriate community agencies

Interacts and establishes relationships with judges, government officials, court staff, paralegals and professionals associated with Unified Family Court and the general public

Other duties assigned by the Family Court Manager, Judges, or Chief Deputy Court Administrator

Qualification

Legal system knowledgeFamily court proceduresAnalyzing court filesWord processing softwareDatabase softwareLegal terminologyCommunication skillsConfidentiality maintenanceIndependent workRelationship building

Required

Three (3) years of experience working in a business or court setting

Knowledge of the legal system, family court procedures, legal terminology

Skill in analyzing court files for appropriate pleadings and legal documentation

Ability to work independently and to establish work priorities

Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and logically, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel and outside agencies, legal professionals, litigants, and the general public

Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures

Must be extremely computer literate and able to work in a paperless/fileless system