JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22001210

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL

CIRCUIT JUDICIAL ASSISTANT

State Funded 1210

Description of Work:

This is a significantly responsible position performing a variety of complex administrative and secretarial duties for the purpose of managing the office of a Circuit Court Judge.  A Circuit Court Judicial Assistant (JA) is required to have a working knowledge of trial court rules and procedures.  JA’s interacts with judges, clerks of court, litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, bailiffs, social services, witnesses, and the general public to exchange information or to facilitate task completion. The JA will performs routine clerical tasks such as processing incoming mail, performing data entry, ordering office supplies, maintaining files/records, faxing or photocopying. Prepares and maintains the judge’s court and professional calendar; schedules motions, hearings, conferences, and trials at the request of the judge. Prepares and distributes orders as directed by the judge; assists judge in preparing a calendar several months in advance. Reviews case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge; ensures presence of all required files; maintains trial dockets, continuances and trial orders. Due to the confidential nature of this work, and frequent contact with persons involved in litigation, work may involve stressful situations.  Position requires high level of professional and ethical demeanor. 

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Graduation from a standard high school, or possession of G.E.D., and three years of experience as legal secretary, paralegal assistant, or administrative employee in the justice system.  Experience in Odyssey/JAWS is preferred. 

DO NOT CONTACT THE JUDGE!  All questions should be directed to HR!

Location:

Pinellas County Justice Center- 14250 49th St. North, Clearwater, FL 33782

Salary:

$3,895.55 Monthly plus State Benefits

Submit Application and Resume To:

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Human Resources, Suite J1501

14250 49th Street North

Clearwater, Florida 33762

Fax:  727-453-7166 or SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

www.jud6.org – Application (Under Employment)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Friday, December 27, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer

Drug-free Workplace

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ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE.