The Clerk of Courts Human Resources is located in room 137 in the main courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301. The Clerk has employees in four courthouses located throughout Broward County. The courthouses are in Ft. Lauderdale; in Hollywood at 3550 Hollywood Blvd.; in Plantation at 100 N. Pine Island Rd.; and in Deerfield Beach at 1600 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Applications for employment are accepted at the Fort Lauderdale location only. It is recommended that applicants call 954 831-7234 prior to bringing in an application in order to arrange an appointment for testing in typing and data entry proficiency. This testing is required for all clerical positions. The scores needed are 25 to 35 correct wpm or 5,000 to 7,000 ksph, depending on the position. Please note that this testing is done on an appointment only basis. Applications are available on the Clerk’s website at www.browardclerk.org. Applications are maintained for six (6) months.

All positions that become available within the Clerk’s Office are posted internally to current employees who have the first opportunity to apply for these open positions. Vacancies not filled through this process are then offered to outside applicants.

Based on job availability and test scores, applications are reviewed and considered for interview. Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) prior to being offered employment with the Clerk’s Office.

The Broward County Clerk of Courts is an equal opportunity employer.

Deputy Court Clerk

Complies and maintains records for a court of law. Performs clerical duties utilizing knowledge of court system procedures, established law, policies, guidelines, statue, administrative orders, and timelines. Operates office equipment such as telephone, computer, typewriter, calculator, reader printer, copy machine, cash register, fax machine, time clock, microfiche or automatic filing system. Enters alpha numeric data into a computer. Uses a bar code scanner to enter citation numbers into court computer system. Lifts, locates, identifies, retrieves and updates court related files weighing up to 50 pounds. Gives information to general public, judiciary, state attorney, bondsmen and other court related agencies. Communicates in written and oral formats. May sit, stand, reach overhead, bend or stoop for extended periods of time. Compiles, sorts, and verifies court documents or records for accuracy. May collect, count, receipt, report and deposit cash payments for court fees or fines.

High school graduation or equivalency, Keyboard proficiency, Typing and Data Entry skills.

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