Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Hiring for Records Specialist, Senior at Cape Coral Metropolitan Area Full Time

Location: 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm

• ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT DEPARTMENT MAY APPLY***

This is a lead worker position with duties requiring independent decision making and contact with the public, attorneys, litigants and the court. Area of assignment can be any court related department under the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Employees in this class resolve complex problems and use independent judgment based on Florida Statutes, Rules of Court and other pertinent legal authorities. This employee works closely with supervisors and management to coordinate activities toward the completion of shift work.

What Would you Do?

• Serves as lead worker over a clerical support staff.
• Assists supervisor in the planning, assigning and reviewing of work assignments and staff performance.
• Trains new employees and keeps staff apprised of policy and procedural changes.
• Responds to inquiries or concerns from other related departments and attorneys.
• Reviews and processes legal documents and files; may determine viability of documents.
• Prepares work related reports.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to an automated office environment.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need To Have?

• High School diploma/GED; and 3 years clerical experience in legal or court-related work, one of which includes one (1) year in a Clerk of the Court’s Office and may include one (1) year as a teller or cashier depending on area of assignment.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Automated office procedures, methods and equipment experience.
• Experience with legal terminology, grammar, spelling, math and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience operating of automated office equipment.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Ability to type with reasonable speed and accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Rules of Court, departmental procedures, and other legal authorities pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Ability to work independently, plan and productively utilize the talents of the assigned staff.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations, and communicate information to resolve problems.
• Ability to train and lead personnel.

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Records Specialist, Senior