JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22001169

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide responsible administrative, secretarial and clerical support to the assigned circuit court judge’s office. The position is responsible for administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks of great importance. The position works independently under general supervision according to some procedures. Judge King is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide administrative support. Responsibilities include managing the judge’s calendar, reviewing case files, communicating with litigants and attorneys, handling media inquiries, managing mail, preparing orders and documents, and performing additional duties as required. This is an at‑will position that must be filled by someone capable of performing the above duties in a highly professional manner with a focus on accuracy and customer service. It is critical that the person be able to maintain the integrity of confidential information. Applicant must also possess excellent organizational skills and be able to follow written and oral instructions. Skill in editing and proofreading is also important. Judge King is currently assigned to the Leon County Family and Probate/Guardianship Division effective July 27, 2026.

Requirements

• 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.
• Four years of related experience.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in editing and proofreading.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal experience will benefit the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Managing the judge’s calendar
• Reviewing case files
• Communicating with litigants and attorneys
• Handling media inquiries
• Managing mail
• Preparing orders and documents
• Performing additional duties as required

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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