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Requisition No: 876389 

Agency: Division of Administrative Hearings

Working Title: DEPUTY CLERK II - SES - 72002770

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72002770 

Salary:  40,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/15/2026 

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DEPUTY CLERK II (Legal Proofreader) – 72002770

This advertisement is for a Select Exempt Service position located in the Clerk’s Office at the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Contact Person:  Julie Hunsaker (850) 404-5650

Salary: $40,000 – $45,000 Annually

Total Annual Compensation Package Estimate: $59,963

• Salary $40,000
• Insurance $9,720
• Retirement $3,320
• Leave and Holidays $6,923

Please Note:  This estimate is based on the Select Exempt Service Pay Plan, a Single Insurance Plan, and 0-5 years of Service with the State of Florida.

BENEFITS:

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Excellent retirement benefits program.
• Generous vacation program with paid holidays
• 40-hour work week with weekends off.
• Tax deferred employee investment plan.
• Job stability in an enriching and engaging work environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Clerk's Office is seeking a meticulous, highly detail-oriented Proofreader to assist judges with reviewing proposed orders.  The ideal candidate will have exceptional grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy; the ability to identify subtle errors, inconsistencies, omissions, and formatting issues in legal and administrative documents before they become part of the official record; and the ability to work confidentially and meet deadlines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform proofreading review and quality control check of proposed orders and other documents.
• Identify and correct discrepancies involving names, dates, case numbers, citations, and other critical case information.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Exceptional knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, omissions, and formatting issues in complex documents.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while reviewing documents
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed procedures and style requirements.
• Ability to compare multiple versions of documents and identify changes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to deliver messages through interoffice mail, email, phone, and in person.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of completion.
• 1–2 years of professional experience involving proofreading, quality control, document review, legal support, records management, or administrative support.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice or related field.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application.

You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, or interviews.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. 

BACKGROUND:

Successful completion of Level 2 background screening is required for all positions with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system at https://jobs.myflorida.com/. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.