The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

Position description

The Court Operations Manager-Family Court position is responsible for assisting the Director of Family Court Services in the organization, development and implementation of Family Court Services and Programs in Orange County.  This position is responsible for monitoring the performance of Family Court Programs and Services to assure compliance with statutes, laws and established court policy and procedures.  A person in this position must be capable of evaluating process and analyzing data in order to develop and implement new or improved workflows and processes for a variety of Family Court Programs. They must also be capable of researching matters concerning family law activities, including gathering, compiling, analyzing data to determine the effectiveness of family court activities.  Working knowledge of family court, including familiarity with family court forms, the injunctions for protection process and court ordered visitations is essential.

A person in this position will develop program descriptions, position descriptions, program forms and instructions, videos, brochures, operations manuals, training manuals and other materials to assist employees and the public.

Effective communications are essential to this position and requires establishing and maintaining effective liaison with the Judiciary, Court Administration, Clerk of Court, and other Court partners. 

This position provides supervision and management oversight of court support staff by assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, and recommending and arranging training. This position also conducts personnel management functions, including interviews, selection, counseling, discipline, performance evaluations and staff meetings. 

The preferred candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business management, judicial or public administration, criminology or closely related field.  The preferred candidate will also have five years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience and working knowledge of the legal system, family court procedures and legal terminology.

This position is State funded with full benefits. Anticipated hire date January 2, 2025.

Equal opportunity employer

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Persons with a disability needing an accommodation for the application/selection process should notify Human Resources (407) 836‐2261 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Position details
Position status: Accepting applications
Position #: 22010159
Closing date: Open until filled
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Type: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Shift: Day
Salary: $31.36HR /$65,230.52 Annual
Location: Orlando, FL
Relocation: Not Available
Benefits

The Ninth Circuit is a unique organization, rich with diversity and unlimited opportunity where all full time employees have access to:

  • Paid Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Florida Tuition Waiver (State Employees)
  • Affordable Health Benefits
  • Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Multiple Deferred Compensation Options
  • Florida Retirement Benefits
  • Tax Favored Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Ongoing Training and Growth Opportunities