** Special Hiring Event ** Courtroom Clerk - Criminal (Multiple Positions)
** Special Hiring Event ** Courtroom Clerk - Criminal (Multiple Positions)
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Description
Special Hiring Event at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers officefeaturing on the spot interviews!
We are hiring Courtroom Administrators! (Multiple positions available Full Time)
Ready to kickstart a rewarding career that mixes the fulfillment of public service with the excitement of the legal field Join us as a Courtroom Clerk in our Criminal department and become the go-to expert who keeps the courtroom running smoothlyone hearing one oath and one proceeding at a time!
If you thrive in a structured fast-paced environment then this exciting opportunity is for you. No legal experience No problem. Well teach you everything you need to know.
What to expect at this event:
- On-the-spot interviews!!
- Networking opportunities
- Insights into our Clerk family culture
To be considered for this exclusive special hiring event: please submit your application and resume to this job posting. A member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you within 48 business hours with additional information about this exciting event!
$$ PAY PROGRESSION OPPPORTUNITY!! $$
This position is eligible to receive a 5% increase to the hourly rate which has already been added to the salary advertised. This 5% increase is awarded upon completion of the introductory period. The Criminal Courtroom Administrator position participates in a pay progression program that allows pay increases in phases for employees who are cross trained in all areas of Criminal Courts at the main Judicial Center (WPB). This position can earn up to an additional 10% increase to the hourly rate upon completion of cross-training.
Examples of Essential Functions
What Youll Learn & Do as a Courtroom Administrator
- Attend criminal court hearings and update cases with key information from the court eventlike a pro (youll be the expert record-keeper behind every justice decision.)
- Swear in witnesses administer oaths and pronounce verdicts (yes you get to say We the Jury)
- Process sensitive evidenceand manage confidential documents
- Learn to use and navigate our case management system
- Get fluent in legal lingoand courtroom procedures
- Work closely with judges attorneys and court staffyoull be part of the court team
* * Criminal court cases can range from misdemeanors (i.e. battery trespass etc) traffic citations (i.e. speeding reckless driving etc) to felony cases (i.e. homicides. drug trafficking etc). In Criminal Court you will be exposed to fascinating testimony legal argument and responsible for handling sensitive material such as evidence or pleadings. * *
Typical Qualifications
Associates degree supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience; or in lieu of Associates degree 2 years of direct work experience in applying acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data preferably in an automated systems environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic legal concepts and processes and terminology
- Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain efficient working relationships with others.
- Advanced Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize workload.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
*This is a mandatory testing position successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination (if applicable) is required prior to employment.
Supplemental Information
Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at or .
TheClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrolleris an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position candidates are subject to drug screening a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295 Section 09 (b) and (c) Veterans Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty andshall apply only to a veterans first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrollers Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerks office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference an applicant must complete and upload both theVeterans Preference Claim Formandrequired documentationprior to the positions posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans preference for a vacant position is not selected they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) 11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311 Largo FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
