Salary: $16.15 - $17.36 HourlyLocation : West Palm Beach, FLJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: Multiple Positions 2024Department: Courts & Official RecordsOpening Date: 11/13/2024Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescription Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in public service while making a positive impact on your community?Then, we want you to join our Clerk Family! **We offer on the job training!**At the Clerk's office, we perform a wide range of administrative services by maintaining court and official records accurately and enhancing our delivery of service to the public. The services we provide are the very foundation of the Judicial System! We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our team in Customer Experience & Clerical Specialist roles within the following areas of Court Operations:
- Criminal Law: Traffic Violations, Misdemeanors, Felony.
- Civil Law: Evictions, Foreclosures, Lawsuits, Marriage Licenses.
- Family Law: Juvenile, Child Support, Adoption, Name Change, Divorce.
- Official Records: Recording specific documents to make an official record with the county.
Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:
- Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays - Work/Life Balance!
- Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
- Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
- Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Qualifying employer for
Our Recent Wellness Rewards:At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office you can:
- Work with a purpose
- Give back to the community
- Be part of a family
- Build your skills
- Pursue career advancement opportunities
- Reach your professional and personal goals
Your talents and commitment can make a significant difference in our community! Apply today!Examples of Essential FunctionsDuties performed in these career opportunities may include:
- Customer Service
- Administrative/Clerical Duties
- Complex Data Entry, Maintaining Records, Record Keeping
- Cashiering Duties, Processing Payments, Balancing
- Performing Retention/Destruction Duties
- Auditing
- Assisting in departmental efficiencies and procedural development
- Attending court, Swearing in Jury Members (if applicable).
Typical Qualifications Applicants may be considered for any of the following positions based on our current vacancies and the applicant's qualifications.Court Specialist III or Official Records Specialist III - $16.15Minimum qualifications: High School (or GED) plus three (3) years of recent and relevant experience, some vocational or college preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Court Specialist IV - $17.36Minimum qualifications: High School (or GED) plus five (5) years of recent and relevant experience, some vocational or college preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong attention to detail.Good interpersonal communication skills, both written & oral.Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.Time management.Problem Solving.Positive attitude.Strong work ethic. Supplemental InformationNote: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at or 561 ### ####. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans' Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk's office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans' Preference Claim Form and required documentation prior to the position's posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates' non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans' preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans' preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County is an elected official. While the office is considered local government, the culture is similar to business operations in a private or public company. Our divisions are winning awards, solving problems, and improving the processes for our customers. For their service, the total compensation package for our employees includes a competitive salary with retirement benefits, comprehensive benefits package, training and more. View .