The Court Division is a vital part of the local court system, maintaining the Criminal, Civil, Traffic, Probate, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Family and Juvenile case types. The Clerk’s staff perform critical support to the courts by opening court cases, maintaining court records, collecting statutory related court fees, and serving as the official record keeper in the courtroom.
The court staff work in tandem with the judiciary, lawyers, law enforcement, court officials, and other agencies in the legal system to ensure that the essential work of the Judicial system is carried out.
In support of the Clerk’s mission to provide superior service to the public, the Courts Division processes millions of dollars in court payments annually and receives thousands of documents to be filed. Staff processes, indexes, and prepares these documents to be viewed by judicial officers and the public.
Here’s a testimonial from one of our employees who have worked with the Clerk’s office for four and a half years as a Deputy Clerk. As a Deputy Clerk, Mikaela’s duties include preparing court dockets, processing cases in court, overseeing the jury duty process, opening new cases, processing legal documents, and more. Hear about her experience working for the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Comptroller’s Office.
Work for the Clerk! Meet Deputy Clerk Mikaela
The responsibilities of a court clerk can vary greatly depending on the position assigned. The duties can include some or all of the following: attending court proceedings, providing quality customer service, assisting in the self-help center, domestic violence, jury management, and conducting foreclosure auctions.
The Court Division offers a fast-paced work environment that encourages staff to participate in the Divisions robust learning catalog, which increases staff’s ability to advance within the Division. Additionally, the Clerk’s Office offers a total-rewards package that includes:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- On-site medical clinic
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Low cost on-site 24/7 fitness center
- Florida Retirement system plan
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Educational reimbursement programfor job related education
- Paid time off program
The Clerk’s Office has immediate full-time career opportunities for Court Clerks starting at $19.13 per hour. This position must provide superior customer service while performing specialized clerical, fiscal, and recordkeeping work related to the operations of the Court Division. Staff will work in a variety of locations, such as court rooms, customer service windows, and call centers. The requirement for this exciting opportunity is a high school diploma, and at least six months clerical, customer service, banking, paralegal, criminal justice, or related work experience.
If you or someone you know is looking to make a difference in the lives of the public that we are committed to service, please visit the Clerk’s Career page on www.collierclerk.com to start your journey on a fascinating and rewarding career in public service.