Requisition No: 858354
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: DEPUTY CLERK III - DISTRICT COURT - 22003465
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22003465
Salary: 52,530.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2026
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Second District Court of Appeal
Deputy Clerk III – District Court
Open until filled
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POSITION TITLE: Deputy Clerk III – District Court
POSITION NUMBER: 22003465
LOCATION: Tampa / St. Petersburg*
*The court’s interim headquarters is in downtown Tampa. Our permanent location will be a new courthouse in downtown St. Petersburg, which will open in December 2025.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $52,530.00 annually.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Deputy Clerk III is a senior-level clerical role that plays a critical part in the daily operations of the Clerk’s Office for the Second District Court of Appeal. While the position includes leadership responsibilities and opportunities for initiative, it also requires hands-on support of essential daily tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable working at all levels — from appellate case processing to scanning or preparing mail when needed.
We are a small, collaborative team supporting one another and assisting the court in carrying out its mission. Most current staff are long-time employees who reside a considerable distance from the new courthouse and, as a result, work remotely for extended periods. This position is expected to serve as an on-site presence at the new location. Full-time, in-office work is required for the first year. After one year of successful performance, limited remote work may be considered, depending on operational needs.
Working at the direction of the Chief Deputy Clerk, the position's essential function is to perform detailed tasks for the Office of the Clerk of the Court related to the processing of appellate case files. Responsibilities may include:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and current State of Florida application to:
2DCA_HR@flcourts.org
Please include Deputy Clerk III in the subject line of your email.
Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted with instructions for completing a skills assessment prior to being scheduled for an interview. No action is needed unless you are contacted.
All offers of employment will be conditioned upon a satisfactory criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
age, genetic information, national origin, or disability.
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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.
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