Deputy Clerk III Case Operations and Support, Clerks Office Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Deputy Clerk III – Case Operations and Support, Clerk’s Office Fourth District Court of Appeal West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time From $51,500.04 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account 457(b) 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Bereavement leave Qualifications Paralegal Studies Mid-level Windows Microsoft Office 3 years Bachelor’s degree Legal administrative experience Associate’s degree Paralegal experience Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Job Description The essential function of the position within the organization is to lead in 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, other court clerks, and members of the public in the applicable policies and procedures for processing appellate cases pending before the court Providing orientation and assisting new court employees, deputy clerks, and judges with functions of the Clerk’s Office Assisting with the following case support duties: 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 III works professionally with other Clerk’s Office personnel, judges, court employees, and the 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, and Adobe Acrobat is essential. Application Information Please e-mail a State of Florida Application and a résumé with a detailed employment and salary history to . 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: . 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:

From $51,500.04 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 457(b) Bereavement leave Health savings account Paid jury duty Parental leave Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in West Palm Beach, FL 33401