Job Description

Requisition No: 885170

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: CLERK OF THE COURT - 22004449

Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

Position Number: 22004449

Salary: $163,956.60 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026

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Position Title

Clerk of the Court

Job Location

5th District Court of Appeal; Daytona Beach, FL

Salary Range

$163,956.60 Annually

Job Description

CLOSING DATE: 5 p.m., October 16, 2026

The duties of the district court of appeal clerk are delineated by article V, section 4(c) of the Florida Constitution, sections 35.22 through 35.24 of the Florida Statutes, and section 2.210(b) of Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

The Clerk serves at the pleasure of the Court's Judges and works under the Chief Judge's supervision in the day-to-day management and operation of the Clerk's Office, pursuant to policies adopted by the Judges. The position of Clerk requires oversight of the receipt and processing of documents, including the filing of pleadings, briefs, opinions, records from lower tribunals, and related documents in the court. The Clerk must organize and manage a staff of deputy clerks to accomplish this function. The Clerk also recommends action on certain jurisdictional questions and gives direction on the entry of court orders pertaining to various procedural motions and pleadings. The Clerk works to improve case management processes and other internal procedures through information technology. The Clerk works independently and will be required to provide reports to the Chief Judge and to the Court.

OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CLERK’S OFFICE:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations of the Office of Clerk of the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
• Recruit, select, supervise, train, manage and evaluate deputy clerks of court and other professionals. At present, the Clerk supervises a staff of ten who perform the various functions of the office.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws and appellate rules for areas of responsibility. Perform and manage clerical function and interpret policies for staff as required.
• Promulgate and implement policies and procedures for the efficient coordination, management and flow of all filings, pleadings, dockets, issuance of court orders and opinions including the determination of action needed on jurisdictional questions and issues.
• Monitor and prepare reports and compilation of statistics pertaining to the receipt, processing, documenting and filing of pleadings, briefs, opinions and related documents submitted to or originated by the Court.
• Interact with and provide information to Judges, other court personnel, trial clerks of courts within the Fifth District, members of the Florida Bar and their staff and the general public.

Education and Training Guidelines

• Juris Doctorate or other advanced degree in a field of management such as judicial administration, business administration or public administration with at least ten years of legal experience.
• Extensive experience with C-Track, Court Map and/or other court technology and case management software.
• Extensive experience in appellate law.
• Experience in supervising personnel.
• Membership in Florida Bar is preferred.

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of web-based applications required.
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System and programs required.
• Working knowledge of methods of legal research, i.e., LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in conducting administrative studies and analysis of problems.
• Extensive experience in legal writing including the drafting of orders.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and manage the activities of staff engaged in a variety of appellate court administrative activities including information technology.
• Ability to express ideas on complex subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to bring the benefits of technology, in broad disciplines, to solve issues and create an environment of collaboration and support the Court’s technology vision.
• Ability to establish priorities, produce deliverables under tight deadlines and work well with others.
• Ability to utilize social media to communicate with the public, including communication and contact with outside groups on behalf of the Court.
• Ability to conduct Court business with integrity and confidentiality.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and a complete

application_writeable_2019.pdf

State of Florida Employment Application, to 5dca-HR@flcourts.gov , no later than 5 p.m. on October 16, 2026.

The successful applicant will be subject to a background and credit history check.

The Court anticipates conducting interviews and making a final selection by the end of October 2026.

Prospective applicants may submit questions to 5dca-hr@flcourts.gov

SELECTION PROCESS:

The position is open for both internal and external recruitment. The selection committee will interview selected candidates, and the full Court may interview one or more finalists. The full Court will make the final hiring decision.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are requested to notify Aaron Soltz, Marshal, Fifth District Court of Appeal, at (386) 947-1561, 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 the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act, Section 112.0455, Florida Statutes.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.