Family Court Case Manager (Court Program Specialist II)

Family Court Case Manager

This position is responsible for developing and employing effective case management procedures that assist with the identification and coordination of Unified Family Court. The Family Court Case Manager serves as a liaison between the judiciary and court administration while working under direct supervision of the Family Court Manager and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results achieved.

Essential Duties

• 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.

The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.

Minimum Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal or legal secretary experience.

Additional Information

During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS if applicable:

• Proof of education
• Proof of certifications/licenses

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be received until the position is filled. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."