Full job description POSITION TITLE: County Judicial Assistant ANNUAL SALARY: $43,640.04 FLSA STATUS: EXCLUDED POSITION #: 012059 PAY GRADE: 34
SUMMARY : The essential function of the position is to provide responsible administrative support to Judge Christopher Brown.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EXPERIENCE: Three years of related work experience. EDUCATION: 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. SUBSTITUTION: Additional relevant work experience may substitute for minimum education qualifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Prepare and maintain the judge's court and professional calendar, schedule and coordinate motions, hearings and conferences. Interact with attorneys and pro se litigants to resolve problems such as scheduling conflicts or other case-related issues. Provide organizational support for the judge's caseload, including preparing orders, jury instructions and a list of pending cases; ordering jurors; coordinating in-house services, such as interpreters; and reviewing case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to judicial review. Screen telephone calls and visitors to the judge's chambers, provide information, resolve issues, direct caller/visitor to proper personnel or agency, and take messages. Compose and/or edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notices, orders, e-mails and other documents observing strict confidentiality. Prepare and submit yearly financial disclosure forms. Make travel arrangements and process travel vouchers. Research information on hearing dates for other agencies. Prepare notices of hearings. Perform routine clerical tasks such as review, distribute and respond to incoming mail, perform data entry, order office supplies, maintain files/records, scan or photocopy. May conduct limited case law research using an electronic database such as Westlaw. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of Trial Court rules and procedures. Ability to work with minimal supervision and recognize and establish work priorities. Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality. Possess strong word processing, writing and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to handle individuals who are under stress with courtesy, tact and patience. Ability to organize and coordinate schedules of various individuals and/or groups on the court calendar. Perform administrative and problem solving functions following guidelines and rules; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressure. Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computers and word processing and data entry applications for case management. Proficient in Westlaw. Work requires a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Incumbent must be professional in all regards. BENEFITS PACKAGE : Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits, supplemental dental, vision, life, disability and hospitalization insurance, promotional opportunities, Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility, tuition-free college courses, 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan and secure parking in the Edgecomb garage at a modest rate.
TO APPLY: Submit 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) current State of Florida Application and Addendum (located only at ) in (1) PDF file via email to . APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE THE 3 REQUIREMENTS ABOVE TO BE SCREENED FOR POTENTIAL INTERVIEW.
NOTICE : Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should be directed to .
