Court Clerk/Paralegal/Case Support – Full Time – Appeals Court Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Court Clerk/Paralegal/Case Support

• Full Time
• Appeals Court Fourth District Court of Appeal West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• Hybrid work Position Title Deputy Clerk II
• Case Support, Clerk’s Office
• Part Time (Hybrid In-Person & Remote Work Option May Be Available) Location The Court is located across the street from the West Palm Beach Tri-Rail Station and approximately 1/2 mile from the West Palm Beach Brightline Station.

Salary and Benefits $38,324.16 per year, plus a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits including: Medical benefits (PPO or HMO) at a monthly cost of $50.00 for single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage, with

PPO/HMO HDHP

options at a lower monthly cost Life insurance Optional coverage including dental and vision care, disability coverage Florida Retirement System options Vacation and sick leave 12 Court paid holidays For information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. For the State of Florida Total Compensation Calculator visit: https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/. Job Description The essential function of the position within the organization is to perform detailed tasks for the Office of the Clerk of the Court related to the processing of appellate case files.

The position is responsible for:

• Assisting the Clerk of the Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk with processing incoming filings, office workflow, office administration, drafting correspondence, and running statistical reports
• Serving as a liaison to internal court personnel and other court clerks
• Responding to in-person and telephone inquiries from members of the public
• Creating new appeals and petitions in the automated case management system
• Docketing incoming electronic and paper filings
• Issuing court opinions, mandates, and orders
• Preparing, maintaining, and distributing argument/conference calendars, including assignment of cases to merits panels
• Handling and scanning, as necessary, incoming mail
• Maintaining case files and exhibits
• Processing filing fees
• Handling paper and electronic copy requests The position works under the supervision of the Clerk of the Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk. The Deputy Clerk II
• Case Support works professionally with other Clerk’s Office personnel, judges, court employees, and the general public on a routine basis.

Education and Training Guidelines Associate’s degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, or a closely related field, and three years of related experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Preference will be given to applicants who: (1) hold a bachelor’s degree or higher; or (2) have prior experience working in a court setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and case management and maintenance systems is essential. Application Information Please e-mail a State of Florida Application and a résumé with a detailed employment and salary history to 4thDCAClerk@flcourts.org. All materials must be submitted in PDF format . Additionally, the subject line of the email must read: Deputy Clerk Application. For a State of Florida application, please go to: https://4dca.flcourts.gov/About-the-Court/Employment. All submissions must contain all necessary materials. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability . We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. I f you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please contact Marshal Daniel DiGiacomo at (561) 242-2000.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38,324.16 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 457(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

West Palm Beach, FL 33401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33401