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 Program Specialist II position assists the Problem-Solving Court Program by performing a variety of administrative duties. The position offers an excellent opportunity to serve adult clients under the Adult Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court Programs while gaining valuable experience through direct involvement in the court process. Duties include creating, entering, monitoring, and maintaining case information. The selected candidate will have direct involvement in case progression, docket preparation, status updates and program referrals. Collaboration with participants, team members, and judges in court staffings and judicial hearings is expected. This position will require periodic local travel within Orange County. Reliable transportation is required.
A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or closely related field is preferred. Additional relevant experience may substitute for recommended education level on a year-for-year basis.
The ideal candidate will also have a thorough working knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as a general knowledge of mental health and substance abuse. Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Adobe. Three years of professional administrative or analytical experience is preferred. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and State of Florida application. Review of candidates begins immediately. The Florida State Courts System is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
State funded position with full benefits.
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.