Administrative Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, FL

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking an Administrative Assistant II at the Alachua County Courthouse in Gainesville, Florida. The position provides advanced administrative, fiscal, coordinative, and clerical support to help manage the daily operations and support functions of the Mediation Services Department. It involves daily interaction with people engaged in contentious disputes or navigating the court system, including people who may be emotionally vulnerable. The successful candidate should be a good listener, empathetic, kind, respectful, and willing to help those in need. The role requires strong written and oral communication skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to prioritize short- and long-range projects. The employee uses judgment and discretion with confidential information and establishes and maintains working relationships with judges, staff, attorneys, volunteers, law students, the public, and public and private agencies. Applicants must submit information through the People First System. A cover letter and resume are required, and only complete application packets will be considered. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. The State of Florida is a drug-free workplace, and employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.