Administrative Specialist II - Court Administration

Job Title

Court Administration Clerk

Job Description

This position will serve to liaison with Sarasota County Sheriff, Clerk of Court and General Services staff to ensure the efficient and safe operation of court services. This position will assist the public, coordinate and accept deliveries, and provide backup support as needed to court operations within the circuit.

Performs Court Administration clerical and administrative support by screening telephone calls and visitors, reserving meeting and/or deposition rooms, providing information to the public and resolving issues or directing caller/visitor to appropriate office or staff, processing incoming mail and delivery of supplies.

Serves as liaison to Sarasota County Facilities staff and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Sharing information, including facility and maintenance requests. Coordinates short-term and long-term facilities projects.

Responsible for conveying daily court schedule and any necessary adjustments to judicial security, court administration programs and Clerk's staff. Monitors and independently coordinates courtroom changes where needed (i.e., recording equipment malfunctions, senior judge becomes available to assist with trials, inmate scheduled to appear in courtroom that does not have holding cell). Maintains duty judge and weekend schedule for first appearances and assists in the coordination of replacement coverage when needed.

Coordinates special projects designed to enhance or improve court operations.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED with 2 – 5 years of administrative and computer experience. College course work in Business from an accredited college or university preferred. Related professional certification preferred. NOTE: One-year of college may substitute for one year of experience.

Job Competencies: This position requires basic knowledge of the legal system, court processes and procedures, and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: ability to work independently; plan organize and complete special assignments with minimum supervision; maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel, outside agencies, legal professionals and general public; maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information; work under pressure and meet deadlines; establish work priorities; compose, proofread and edit correspondence and reports; communicate clearly and effectively; knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Pay

$16.03 – $20.64

Benefits

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability.