Job Details for Court Services Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Florida Middle District Court |
| Location | Orlando, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/13/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 26 |
| Salary | $54,372 - $88,366 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 26-26 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The Middle District of Florida seeks a full-time Court Services Clerk to serve the court in its mission to provide fair and impartial justice to all. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; strong work ethic; and resilience. This meaningful career opportunity is located in the Orlando division.
This position serves in the jury department, attorney admissions, and case administration. The representative duties are:
- Serves in the jury department. Provides superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments. Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinate with chambers for calendaring and juror needs.
- Serves as the main attorney admissions clerk. Verifies compliance with attorney membership requirements and e-file access. Processes new attorney admissions applications, e-file requests, and contact information updates. Processes attorney admissions fees. Processes disciplinary reports. Processes mediator applications and maintains the mediator database. Assists the public with phone and email inquiries.
- Serves in case administration. Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Utilizes automated cash register system for receipts. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties. Answers inquiries on case status. Opens cases upon receipt of initiating documents, such as complaints, indictments, or petitions. Closes cases upon receipt of terminating documents, such as judgments and closing orders. Supports all other areas within the office, as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requires a professional, cooperative, and congenial demeanor at all times and strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and writing ability. Requires solid computer skills, preferably with Word, Windows, and Office 365. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Legal experience preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of people tactfully and courteously.
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment;
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic;
- Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of programs and applications;
- Three years at a progressively responsible administrative level which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Employee Benefits
Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under excepted appointments and are considered “at-will” employees.
Federal employees are eligible for a comprehensive federal benefits package. This includes participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (for career employees), health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and up to 5% matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan (the federal 401(k) equivalent). Federal employees also receive generous paid time off, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Employees may also be eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying federal student loans. For an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits, refer to the United States Courts website.
Miscellaneous
The Middle District of Florida seeks a full-time Court Services Clerk to serve the court in its mission to provide fair and impartial justice to all. The ideal candidate possesses excellent interpersonal, computer, and analytical skills; strong work ethic; and resilience. This meaningful career opportunity is located in the Orlando division.
This position serves in the jury department, attorney admissions, and case administration. The representative duties are:
- Serves in the jury department. Provides superior customer service to jurors and the court. Assists with jury logistics, including orientation, parking, lodging, and procuring and obtaining refreshments. Assists with a variety of administrative tasks, including juror attendance and payment, juror qualification, juror vouchers, juror utilization, records, statistics, and the telephonic response system. Operates the Jury Management System. Coordinate with chambers for calendaring and juror needs.
- Serves as the main attorney admissions clerk. Verifies compliance with attorney membership requirements and e-file access. Processes new attorney admissions applications, e-file requests, and contact information updates. Processes attorney admissions fees. Processes disciplinary reports. Processes mediator applications and maintains the mediator database. Assists the public with phone and email inquiries.
- Serves in case administration. Receives and reviews incoming documents to determine conformity with appropriate rules and court requirements. Covers the intake window on rotation. Collects appropriate fees. Utilizes automated cash register system for receipts. Makes summary entries of all documents and proceedings in cases in CM/ECF. Ensures that all entries are appropriately linked for proper case management. Prepares and transmits court documents to appropriate parties. Answers inquiries on case status. Opens cases upon receipt of initiating documents, such as complaints, indictments, or petitions. Closes cases upon receipt of terminating documents, such as judgments and closing orders. Supports all other areas within the office, as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Application Info
- Apply through the posting.
- Attach your cover letter and resume as PDF documents named "last name, first name"(e.g. Smith, John).
Salary: CL 26: $54,372 - $88,366
$54,372 - $67,970 New federal employees*
$54,372 - $88,366 Current or former federal employees*
*Starting salary adjustments prioritize prior federal service, with some recognition of relevant work experience and prior salary history. Applicants with prior federal court experience may be eligible for a starting salary above the minimum.
Due to the number of resumes received, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must be U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States. Employees are required to use the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit. The selected candidate will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.