Job Description
Join our prestigious legal team as a Senior Courthouse Clerk in the heart of St. Petersburg. This direct-hire opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to serve the community while advancing your career in judicial administration. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with legal experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage case filings, document processing, and docket maintenance for civil and criminal proceedings
- Provide exceptional customer service to attorneys, litigants, and court personnel
- Process financial transactions, fees, and payments according to state regulations
- Prepare official court orders, summonses, and correspondence with zero-error precision
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with judicial protocols
- Coordinate with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement for case scheduling
- Train and mentor junior clerks on court procedures and software systems
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of court clerk or legal administrative experience
- Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Odyssey, FileTrak) and MS Office Suite
- Florida Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Exceptional attention to detail with proven accuracy in documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred