Job Description
The judicial assistant hired will work with a circuit judge and be responsible for the administrative and secretarial duties needed to effectively manage a busy circuit court division.
The judicial assistant’s current assignment would be to an active juvenile division, but this may be subject to change in the future.
Examples of Work
Schedules and coordinates motions, hearings, and conferences.
Compose correspondence, memoranda, notices, orders, and other documents.
Prepare notices of hearings for cases put on the calendar by the judge.
Handle motions and pleadings, including contacting parties to set hearings.
Prepare draft orders and edit and proofread final orders.
Education and Training Guidelines
High School diploma or GED;
Two years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or a closely related field; and
Three years of related experience. Applicants should have three years of responsible experience as a legal secretary or paralegal.
Competencies
Excellent typing, spelling, and grammar skills.
Possess a working knowledge of family court rules and procedures.
Must be professional and diplomatic in dealing with attorneys and the public.
Special Comments
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits : membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 term life insurance.
The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.
All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
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