Judicial Assistant, Circuit Court

15th Judicial Circuit Court • Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide responsible administrative, secretarial and clerical support to the Honorable Autumn Gurrola. The position is responsible for administrative, secretarial and clerical tasks of high confidentiality and responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operation or closely related field and 4 years experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to e-file court documents and implement a paperless process.
• Ability to organize documents electronically.
• Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Ability to type proper memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions in the standard format.
• Knowledge of court procedures and understanding of basic legal terminology.
• Ability to be highly organized.
• Demonstrate close attention to detail and the ability to work in stressful situations.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational support for the judge’s caseload, including preparing orders, docketing jury instructions and a list of pending cases; ordering jurors and coordinating in-house services, such as interpreters, review case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge.
• Compose and/or edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notice, orders and other documents observing strict confidentiality.
• Prepare yearly financial disclosure forms; make travel arrangement and process travel vouchers.
• Prepare and maintain the judge’s court and professional calendar.
• Schedule and coordinate motions, hearings and conferences.
• Process electronically filed documents.
• Screen calls and visitors to the judge’s office.
• Establish a working relationship with judges, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement, social services, witnesses and the general public.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.
• If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

What This Job Offers

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