Circuit Court - Judicial Assistant

Allen County Government•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Court Administrator, the Judicial Assistant provides administrative services to judicial officers of the Circuit Court. This position is covered under the Circuit Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and three years experience in data entry/customer service
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner
Strong customer service skills
Strong computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point and other Court related case management software
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to transcribe from dictation per Indiana Supreme Court Parameters
Ability to type at least 40 WPM

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related legal field preferred

Responsibilities

Answers the Circuit Court phone line and directs calls throughout the judicial system.
Accepts filings in the Odyssey File and Serve System.
Enters, reviews, and approves/denies judgments, motions, and proposed orders into the Courts, Quest, Odyssey, and any and all other court approved information management systems.
Moves tasks throughout the queues in Odyssey and Quest Case Management System to the proper Judge, Magistrate, Court Reporter, or staff member.
Schedules and manages court calendar for all judicial officers in Odyssey, Quest Case Management System, and Outlook.
Coordinates hearing dates with attorneys and pro se litigants.
Checks parties into court hearings, answers questions, and provides directions as needed.
Assists pro-se litigants with paper filings, opening new cases, court processes, procedures, and other information requested.
Prepares and types correspondence, judgments, orders, memos, and statistical reports.
Provides assistance to general public, the Judge and Magistrates, Court Administrator, Law Clerk/Assistant Court Administrator, and Court Reporters as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.