JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22004498

Requisition No: 838582 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22004498

 Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

Position Number: 22004498 

Salary:  $46,746.63 

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2024 

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*** A SIXTH CIRCUIT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO BE CONSIDERED!!!!***

Visit www.jud6.org and look under employment for the application. 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL
CIRCUIT JUDICIAL ASSISTANT 
State Funded
4498
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 Clericus/JAWS is preferred.  
DO NOT CONTACT THE JUDGE!  All questions should be directed to HR! 
Location:    St. Petersburg Judicial Building 545 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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, October 18, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.

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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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.