General Magistrate Assistant (13th Judicial Circuit)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Tampa, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of secretarial and administrative functions, sometimes of a confidential nature, for a General Magistrate serving in the Family Law Division.

Requirements

• Two years of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED and two years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Word application.
• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interact effectively with the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish work priorities.
• Must be professional in all regards.

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Communicate with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding court procedures.
• Open, sort and distribute mail.
• Handle the coordination and scheduling of post-judgment Family Law hearings, excluding Title IV-D child support issues.
• Maintain filing and calendaring systems for the General Magistrate.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, travel requests, etc. for submission and approval.
• Upload recommended orders to JAWS for the Uniform Family Court Judge’s signature.
• Compile monthly hearing data, prepare and submit child support hearing officer monthly Uniform Data Reporting to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Maintain the dockets, notes and recusal list for the General Magistrate.
• Order office supplies.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Comprehensive health and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance
• Tuition-free college courses
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility
• 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED