Juvenile Court Case Manager

Requisition No:
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: Juvenile Court Case Manager
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number:
Salary: 50,442.12
Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2026
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Summary
This position is responsible for employing effective case management procedures that assist with the identification and coordination of Juvenile Dependency Court cases. The essential function of the position is to assist judges and magistrates with the timely disposition of cases through case management and case monitoring. The position is responsible for providing information to case parties, reviewing filings, managing and preparing cases for court hearings, attending hearings, and other court proceedings, maintaining data, preparing detailed statistical information and performing related administrative support functions. Uncompromising integrity and confidentiality is required of the individual in this position. The position supports the judiciary and is not a direct service position working with children and families. The Juvenile Court Case Manager serves as a liaison between the judiciary and court administration while working under direct supervision of the Juvenile Court Director and work is reviewed through reports, conferences, and results achieved.
$50,442.12 (annual salary of $48,040.08 plus competitive area differential pay of $2,402.04)
Examples of Work Performed

• Provides case management services and other assistance to the judiciary and general magistrates of the Juvenile Court Division.
• Screens cases, prepares orders, and updates Court database.
• Researches case histories, prepares dockets, attends court, and sets hearings and mediations as needed.
• Manages cases by screening related cases through various sources, prepares reports and orders, as well as works with Court partners to ensure documentation pertinent to the case and/or litigants are in the files
• Maintains and prepares statistical information and reports as needed.
• Interacts and establishes relationships with judges, magistrates, court staff, and court partners within Juvenile Court.
• Other duties assigned by the Juvenile Court Director, Judges, or Chief Deputy Court Administrator.

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Public or Business Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or closely related field and two (2) year of experience working in a business or court setting.
Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of court processes, legal terminology, juvenile court procedures including dependency and delinquency with a preference for knowledge in dependency procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
• Skill in analyzing court files for appropriate pleadings and legal documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments timely.
• Ability to use processing, spreadsheets, and database software applications.
• Ability to work independently and establish work priorities.
• Ability to work in a paperless/file less system.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
During the Application Process please upload the following ATTACHMENTS if applicable:

• Proof of education
• Proof of certifications

NOTICE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled . Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any of the protected classes.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711."
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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