JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - COUNTY COURT - 22008221

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The essential function of this position is performing administrative duties managing the office of an Alachua County Court Judge. The judicial assistant is the judge's liaison to assist and inform litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and witnesses concerning court procedure and policy. Frequent working contacts are made with judges, offices of the Clerk of Court, Trial Court Administrator, State Attorney, Public Defender, private attorneys, law clerks, state and local law enforcement, witnesses, bailiffs, criminal justice and social service professionals, the news media, and the public.

Requirements

Working knowledge of trial court, including family, civil, traffic, and criminal, rules and procedures.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to work independently, be resourceful, multi-task, and capable of prioritizing tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word applications and operation of standard office equipment.
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.
Experience may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

Manage the judge's court and professional calendar coordinating and scheduling motions, pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences, and committee meetings.
Review case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness before scheduled hearings.
Review and distribute incoming mail, including electronic mail, and compose responses to routine correspondence.
Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when dealing with distressed visitors.