JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22001688

Requisition No: 851946 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22001688

 Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB

Position Number: 22001688 

Salary:  $46,746.63 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2025 

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Position Title
Judicial Assistant - Circuit Court

Job Location
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit; Viera

Salary Range
$46,746.63 Annually

Job Description
Start Date: June 2, 2025

This professional position is responsible for handling day-to-day operations of a circuit judicial office, exercising a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.  The position serves as first point of contact for the Judge, and has continuous interaction with assigned court staff, attorneys, general public, and other court-related agencies.  Core responsibilities include but are not limited to  1) manage the judge’s calendar; 2) prepare correspondence; 3) monitor status of cases assigned to the judge; 3) work with assigned case managers (if applicable) to monitor time standards compliance issues associated with assigned cases; 4) maintain an efficient filing system; and 5) provide overall administrative support for judge/office.  Successful candidate should possess excellent organizational, office management, communication, and interpersonal skills with emphasis on outstanding customer service.  

Education and Training Guidelines
Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalency diploma issued by an authorized agency, and two (2) years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or a closely related field.  Four (4) years of related experience is essential.  

Additional, relevant experience may substitute for the recommended education, on a year-for-year basis, such as a legal secretary or paralegal assistant.  Working knowledge of the court system, courtroom procedures, legal documents and terminology is highly desirable.

Competencies
•    Thorough knowledge and experience operating a computer using Windows 11, and Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Internet Explorer/Google/Microsoft Edge, and Adobe Reader, as well as the internet. 
•    Working knowledge of the Florida State Courts System, court proceedings, and legal terminology.  Ability to identify parties in the courtroom.
•    Maintain Judge’s calendar/schedule.
•    Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, work independently, and multi-task effectively.
•    Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality, and present a favorable impression to the Judiciary, court personnel, and general public.

-    Experience with the Clerk’s Public Records System (BECA and ICMS).
-    Must have excellent attention to detail, and exercise high degree of judgment and diplomacy, while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
-    Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Special Comments
Benefits

•    Paid Leave

•    Paid Holidays

•    State of Florida Health Benefits

•    Supplemental Insurance (Dental, Vision, Disability, Optional Life, Cancer, etc.)

•    No Cost Basic Life Insurance

•    Tax Favored Spending Accounts

•    Deferred Compensation (457b)

•    Florida Retirement System (FRS) Benefits

•    Employee Assistance Support

•    State Employee Tuition Waiver

How to Apply
Please submit a completed State of Florida Application to:  BrevardJobApps@flcourts18.org

-    Applications containing the verbiage “Please Refer to Resume” will NOT be considered.

-    Resumes may be attached as supplemental documentation but will NOT be accepted as a substitute to the application.

Fillable State of Florida Application Link:
https://flcourts18.org/docs/cir/State_of_Florida_Application.pdf PDF Download

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.