Job Description

Requisition No: 868638

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION- AUDITOR - 21013466

Pay Plan: Justice Admin Comm.

Position Number: 21013466

Salary: $42,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2026

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WHO WE ARE

The Justice Administrative Commission (JAC) provides administrative services on behalf of 49 judicial related offices (JROs), including 20 Offices of State Attorney, 20 Offices of Public Defender, five Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, three Offices of Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. While the JAC administratively serves these offices, the JAC does not supervise, direct, or control any of the offices it serves. JAC also provides compliance and financial review of billings for services provided by private court-appointed attorneys representing indigent persons and associated due process vendors.

The Commission is comprised of two State Attorneys, appointed by the President of the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, and two Public Defenders, appointed by the President of the Florida Public Defender Association. The Commission appoints an Executive Director, who is charged with oversight of necessary staff to efficiently and effectively carry out the JAC's duties.

Although JAC is a state agency, it is not part of the State Personnel System. However, JAC is a member of the Florida Retirement System and participates in the State Group Insurance Plan.

This position is located in the Court-Appointed Audit Unit. This position’s primary duties involve auditing and analysis of billings from private court-appointed attorneys representing indigent persons and associated due process vendors to determine if the billings meet statutory requirements, are accurate and appropriately billed, and are reasonable.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Serve JAC as a model employee through commitment to the agency goals and mission, professional integrity, communication, and overall interaction with all members of JAC staff and those we serve.
• Display a commitment to the mission, vision, and core values at JAC.
• Review court-appointed or indigent for costs billings for reasonableness and compliance with Florida law, the requirements of the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), JAC Contracts, and JAC Policies and Procedures.
• Access the online Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) and other online databases to verify and obtain information related auditing billings.
• Forward billings to the Approval Unit for payment if the billing meets all requirements.
• Reject billings, issue audit deficiencies, prepare Letters of Objection or No Objection if the billings do not meet requirements.
• Update information in JAC’s Court-Appointed Attorney Tracking System (CAATS).
• Ensure documents are accurately entered into Laserfiche (JAC’s Electronic Document Management System).
• Participate in unit meetings and other meetings.
• Identify issues or problems with CAATS or Laserfiche systems.
• Aside from assigned primary billing types, audit other billings on an as-needed basis. This entails reviewing the bill for reasonableness and compliance with the contract and JAC policies and procedures. May also issue Audit Deficiencies and prepare Letters of Objection or No Objection.
• Process Orders to Pay as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of court documents and clerk of court progress dockets and records.
• Knowledge of requirements for indigent for costs cases including those set forth in s. 27.52(5), F.S.
• Ability to be familiar and comply with the requirements of Florida law and the Department of Financial Services, including ss. 112.061 & 215.422, F.S.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data in various formats.
• Ability to independently conduct audits of attorney fee and due process billings.
• Ability to quickly understand and accurately use new hardware and software.
• Ability to participate in training opportunities to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to participate in unit meetings and provide appropriate input.
• Ability to identify and propose possible process improvements.
• Ability to be open to suggestions for process improvements from co-workers.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to prioritize competing assignments while maintaining personal composure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to deal with conflict in a positive and constructive manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

This is an Auditor I position. This position will include, but is not limited to, the audit and review of billings for compliance with statutory and contractual rules and required documents to open a case with JAC as well as audit and review of billings for payment along with specialized assignments within the Unit.

Preference given for candidates with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, paralegal studies, pre-law, or equivalent work experience such as a criminal investigator, court reporter, criminal investigations, auditing clerk, or any other relevant work especially in the criminal justice system and criminal investigations.

Candidates with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a Certified Public Manager or Six Sigma designations/certifications are also encouraged to apply.

To apply, complete the online application through People First. In addition to the online application, this position requires two additional items(1) a cover letter and (2) a resume Though not required, you may be requested to submit a writing sample which must be a memorandum or similar document that demonstrates original analysis and critical thinking. Please ensure that all submissions are in a readable format. Applications missing the requested documentation will not be considered.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

JAC is in a hybrid telework environment. If you are the selected candidate, initially, you will be required to work in the office full-time for the in-office orientation and training period. If you successfully complete the orientation and training, you will be eligible to work in a hybrid telework environment where you work a minimum of two days a week in the office and the remaining days at home. Equipment will be provided.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!”

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Only applications submitted online through the State of Florida People First website will be considered.

If you are unsure if your documents have been properly submitted, contact People First directly at 1-877-562-7287.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to submit to a Level 2 Background Check.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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 (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.