Judicial Assistant - Circuit Court - 22004498

State of Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•$47,747•Hybrid

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 high responsibility. The position works independently under general supervision according to some procedures, developing work methods and sequences. This position will be based between the St. Petersburg Judicial Building and Clearwater Courthouses.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school, or possession of a G.E.D.
Three years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal assistant, or administrative employee in the justice system.
Knowledge of trial court rules and procedures.
Skilled in maintaining a high level of professional and ethical demeanor and able to handle frequent contact with people involved in litigation and able to manage stressful situations.
Ability to interact with judges, clerks of court, litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, bailiffs, social services, witnesses, and the general public to exchange information or to facilitate task completion.
Must undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Odyssey Navigator/Clericus/JAWS is preferred.
Knowledge of Probate and Civil Law is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains the judge’s court and professional calendar; schedules motions, hearings, conferences, and trials at the request of the judge.
Prepares and distributes orders as directed by the judge; assists the judge in preparing a calendar several months in advance.
Reviews case files for accuracy, format compliance, and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge; ensures presence of all required files; maintains trial dockets, continuances, and trial orders.
Ability to perform routine clerical tasks such as processing incoming mail, performing data entry, ordering office supplies, maintaining files/records, faxing, or photocopying.