Judicial Assistant

Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Of Florida • Orlando, FL

416d • $44,949 - $44,949

About The Position

The County Judicial Assistant position at the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court involves providing administrative and secretarial support to County Judge Heather Guarch. The role is essential for maintaining the judge's professional calendar, coordinating court activities, and ensuring the smooth operation of judicial processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 4 years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or judicial assistant.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the judge's court and professional calendar.
• Schedule and coordinate motions, hearings, and conferences.
• Assist attorneys with procedures on filing motions and hearing dates.
• Schedule trials and maintain trial dockets and continuances.
• Compose and edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notices, orders, e-mails, and other documents while observing strict confidentiality.
• Provide organizational support for the judge's caseload, including preparing orders and lists of pending cases.
• Order jurors and coordinate services such as interpreters.
• Review cases for accuracy.

Benefits

• State funded position with benefits.

What This Job Offers

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