Court Liaison Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Court Liaison 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Miami, FL 33128 • Hybrid work

JOB TITLE

COURT

LIAISON SUPERVISED BY

FCN

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL II DEPARTMENT

LEGAL

DEPARTMENT

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITY

This is an administrative position with responsibility representing Citrus by coordinating and ensuring the timely appearance of pertinent case management staff. This position shall also be responsible for presenting the necessary information in dependency court regarding the children and families served by the fill case management subcontracted agencies.

EXAMPLE OF ACTUAL FUNCTIONS

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Note:

The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) 1. Collaborate with full case management subcontractor staff to track review hearing dates, ensuring they align with the court schedule and that all parties involved are notified. 2. Obtain duplicate court dockets and inform case management staff and attorneys of any upcoming hearings or motions related to assigned cases. 3. Request court orders from Children’s Legal Services (CLS) and disseminating to the appropriate parties. 4. Maintaining a master calendar for all hearings in the assigned division, and ensuring that the case managers are notified of all scheduled court dates. 5. Identify and address communication or procedural issues between case management staff and the legal system, working with relevant case stakeholders to find solutions. 6. Attend court hearings assigned and prepare for them in advance. 7. Prepare summary reports on the status of legal conferences or hearings and case outcomes for case management or other relevant parties. 8. Coordinate case staffing with supervisors, team members, providers, DCF, attorneys, and other stakeholders as necessary. 9. Ensure that all necessary document attachments are provided and filed with court reports. 10. Review legal documents for accuracy. 11. The Court Liaisons will work collaboratively with Case Managers, CLS, the Guardian Ad Litem Program and the Judiciary as it relates to all court related processes. 12. Foster relationships between case managers, CLS, GAL, and the Court. Identify and understand what resources are available and build and maintain effective working relationships within a network of systems. 13. Maintain a professional appearance and proper court etiquette at all times. 14. Performs other duties, as necessary and/or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s Degree Ability to draft and write documents in English well.

Preferred:

experience and knowledge in juvenile and dependency matters, especially the dependency court process. Possess a current Background Clearance Screening as required by

DCF. SPECIAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: Ability to present accurate and timely information to the judiciary and case parties Efficient with time management and punctual for all court appearances Effective follow-up when information or documentation is needed Ability to comprehend information provided by case management and accurately relay information to the court and parties Ability to handle confidential issues effectively Ability to learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions Ability to travel Effective customer service skills Effective judgment and decision making skills Effective presentation skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Florida dependency law and procedures Address interpersonal barriers and strengths Accept criticism in a constructive manner Experience in HIPAA compliance issues Experience in Child Welfare legal issues

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$58,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33128