Court Clerk jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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If you are interested in applying for this position, an Official Application must be received in the Court Administrator’s Personnel Office. Application and additional information may be obtained from the Court Administrator’s Office, Broward County Courthouse, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 or visiting our website at http://www.17th.flcourts.org/the-employment-opportunities/

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General Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct legal mediations. The position is responsible for conducting mediations and drafting settlement agreements for circuit/family court. The position works under general supervision of the Trial Court Administrator or other court manager, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Work Performed

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Conducts circuit/family mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases such as family and juvenile dependency, insurance subrogation, personal injury, commercial evictions or small claims to facilitate resolution; travels to court locations served by the Mediation Division as required.

Communicates with attorneys and parties involved in mediations by telephone to obtain additional information or to provide dates and times of mediations.

Reviews case files, confidential reports and other materials pertinent to cases, and informs litigants concerning the mediation process prior to commencement of every mediation.

Prepares/drafts settlement agreements, court orders or impasse reports on all cases mediated; reviews agreements with all parties involved and manages execution of agreements by parties.

Completes closing paperwork and statistical records/reports for mediation cases of responsibility.

Deciphers legal documents such as contracts to ensure comprehension of issues in dispute.

Performs clerical tasks such as preparing and typing legal documents, faxing, telephoning or photocopying.

Completes continuing education training on a regular basis to maintain mediation certification; stays abreast of current standards and practices for certified and court-appointed mediators.

Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education:

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis

Bachelor’s degree in social work, law or a closely related field

Experience:

Five years of related experience

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required:

Refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certifications, or registrations required to enter the position

Requires appropriate Family Mediator certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,128.08 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• FL Court Interpreter Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person