Court Program Specialist II

State of Florida

. Perform administrative and case management functions for domestic relations divisions involving self-represented litigants .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,040 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and administrative functions within domestic relations divisions, applying knowledge of Florida Statutes and Rules of Civil Procedure while managing high-volume caseloads. Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively support self-represented litigants and collaborate with court personnel.

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Case ManagementFlorida Statutes KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Organization SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementAdministrative FunctionsData OrganizationCourt OperationsLegal Document PreparationHigh-Volume Caseload ManagementFlorida Rules of Civil ProcedureDue Process UnderstandingJudicial SupportRecordkeeping

Soft Skills

Critical Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailMultitaskingProfessional Conduct

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Self-Represented LitigantsUnified Family CourtCriminal Background CheckPublic AdministrationJustice Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative and case management functions for domestic relations divisions involving self-represented litigants
Work within existing guidelines in support of a uniform case management system for self-represented litigants
Review all new self-represented litigant cases before scheduled hearings
Validate related filings, inform parties of deficiencies, and schedule matters accordingly
Respond to inquiries and communicate by telephone, e-mail, and in-person visits to help move cases toward final hearing
Apply knowledge of Florida Statutes, including Chapters 39 and 61, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and Florida Supreme Court approved forms
Manage a high-volume caseload while monitoring case status and progress
Prepare miscellaneous notices, court orders, dockets, and final judgments
Identify cases crossing between Unified Family Court divisions, including Dependency, Delinquency, and Domestic Relations
Attend court hearings and provide court record information to the presiding judge
Work independently and collaboratively with the division judge, judicial assistant, and fellow Court Program Specialists
Prepare, maintain, and update case management reports for recordkeeping and workload monitoring
Work under the supervision of the Unified Family Court Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related experience
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, justice administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis
A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school may substitute for two years of the recommended experience
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to work collaboratively within department, other AOC departments and stakeholders
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to organize complex data and information
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and logically, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people both in-person and remote environments
Critical interpersonal skills
Strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
Strong understanding of Due Process and Court Operations
Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Professional conduct in all regards
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check
Submit a cover letter, resume, current State of Florida Application and Addendum, and proof of education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance
Promotional opportunities
Tuition-free college courses
Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility
457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan