• Job Description

  Req#: 5067797
  Salary: $48,442.20 Annually
  Location : 33125, FL
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2025-9348
  Division: County Criminal Division
  Opening Date: 09/04/2025
  Closing Date: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
  
  Description
  Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.
  
  The essential function of the position within the County Criminal Operations Division is to provide complex administrative, caseload management and clerical support. The position is responsible for caseload management for 15 Judges and assists in caseload management of 32 Traffic Hearing Officers regarding the setting of Criminal Traffic, Misdemeanor and Civil Traffic Infractions. This individual will be responsible for preparing and scheduling these types of cases by utilizing an automated calendaring system known as the Calendaring Workbench. Effective relationships are essential with the members of the judiciary, court system personnel, law enforcement, attorneys as well as the general public. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings with a Court Operations Manager.
  This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work/onsite schedule after a 90-day period, as outlined by existing Circuit policies and procedures.
  Responsibilities
  Calendar Workbench Duties
  
  • Manages 15 County Court Judges caseloads and schedules; and assists the Traffic Hearing Officer Liaison in managing 32 Traffic Hearing Officers caseloads on a weekly basis which includes Criminal Traffic, Misdemeanor and Civil Traffic Infractions, by analyzing weekly backlog reports.
  • Schedules cases for the County Court Criminal Division utilizing an automated calendaring system (Calendaring Workbench) for 8 Central divisions and 5 District Courts and processes an average of 20,000 to 25,000 traffic and misdemeanor cases weekly.
  • Enters necessary information in the Calendar Workbench system reflecting Judges' vacations, leave requests and change of calendars specifically requested by the Judges or Administrative Judge.
  • Enters adjustments in TIS (Traffic Information System) and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) regarding Sounding Calendars and partioning of sessions by attorney type.
  • Reviews and determines accuracy of setting of cases by the Calendar Workbench system. Makes changes as needed and generates and provides a report of cases set to the Clerk of Courts for preparation purposes.
  • Prepares weekly Judges' schedule for printing, copying, e-mailing and distributing to all pertinent court personnel, Judges and outside agencies.
  • Prepares daily Judge's schedule indicating amount of cases scheduled for that week per division, and distributes to Judges, Judicial Assistant's and other court personnel.
  • Prepares weekly misdemeanor schedules for distribution to the Clerk of Courts supervisors at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building and District courthouses to be used for In-Court setting of Misdemeanor cases.
  
  Administrative Duties
  
  • Obtains calendar coverage for Judges and assists in obtaining coverage for Civil Traffic Hearing Officers for emergency situations, illnesses and when leave is requested.
  • Resolves discrepancies concerning scheduling of police officers for court.
  • Responsible for contacting and informing computer system personnel when new Judges are assigned to the division as well as other internal or external agencies.
  • Prepares and distributes monthly pending statistics and set cases for all County Court Judges.
  • Meets with individual Judges to discuss their caseloads and offer suggestions on reducing backlogs and improve case management based on their pending statistics.
  • Meets with the Administrative Judge to determine best course of action in handling backlogs in the division.
  • Works in conjunction with Traffic Hearing Officer Liaison on weekly scheduling of criminal and Traffic Infraction cases to determine courtroom availability and setting needs.
  • Conducts research and works on special projects when requested by Chief Judge, Administrative Judge or Division Director.
  • Attends and participates in division related meetings and or projects.
  • Performs related work as required.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in administrative work.
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  
  • Knowledge of the Calendaring Workbench, SPIRIT, Traffic Information System (TIS) and Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Knowledge of modern principles and practices of public and judicial administration.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of current information in the area of assignment.
  • Knowledge of and ability to perform basic mathematical operations and simple statistics.
  • Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with judicial and non-judicial State Courts System personnel, state staff, local government, and the public.
  • Ability to make simple, routine decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Ability to operate word processing and spreadsheet applications, data entry equipment, personal computer, and other standard office equipment accurately and rapidly.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments including long and short range projects.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.
  
  Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications
  Working Conditions:
  
  • Moderate noise; business office setting.
  
  Physical Demands:
  
  • Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.
  
  We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer hybrid remote/onsite work schedules for certain positions throughout the Court. To determine if the job you wish to apply for is eligible for a partial remote work schedule, please review the job announcement for that position.
  
  Part-time employees and those hired into "Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions may also be eligible for certain benefits depending upon the number of hours worked per week.
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  Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
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  How many years of experience do you have in administrative work?
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  Do you have any experience working in the court system or a comparable agency?
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  How many years of experience do you have in the court system or a comparable agency?
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  Are you currently employed by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida?
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  How did you learn about this vacancy?
  • Eleventh Judicial Circuit Website
  • Office of the State Courts Administration Website
  • National Center for State Courts
  • College/University
  • Law School
  • The Florida Bar Career Center
  • Indeed
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  • Job Fair
  • Professional Association Website
  • LinkedIn
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