Job Description
Salary: $16.15 - $17.36 Hourly
Location : West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Multiple Positions
Department: Courts & Official Records
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description New Year, New Career! Are you looking to start 2025 with a fresh, rewarding career that invests in your future? If you're organized, enjoy working with people, and have an eye for detail, this could be your perfect opportunity for you! Did you know that a career with local government is not only personally rewarding, but your future is also being rewarded with awesome retirement benefits such as a State sponsored pension or investment plan!
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office is seeking Customer Service & Data Entry Specialists to join our Clerk Family! One of the major functions of the Clerk's office is being the record keeper for all legal matters and official records filed in Palm Beach County. As a public servant, the services we provide plays a vital role in supporting the community as well as our Judiciary and Court Partners.
No legal experience? No problem! We provide on the job training! You will have the exciting opportunity to dive into the legal field and learn more about Civil, Criminal & Family law as well as creating Official Records. Start fresh in a role where you'll grow, learn and make an impact every day! 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
Benefits - Better Benefits, Better Futures!
- Life Insurance: Dependent & Spousal Life Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance
- Health & Welfare Benefits - Flexible Spending Accounts, Teledoc
- Retirement & Savings: Deferred Compensation Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
- Employee Assistance Plans
- Supplemental Insurance - Washington National, Aflac
- Programs: Wellhub, Clerks for Wellness
Examples of Essential Functions Duties 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 - $16.15
Minimum 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 - $17.36
Minimum 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 Abilities Strong 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 Information Note: 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 561 355 4172.
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.
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