Circuit Court Judicial Assistant — Dynamic Scheduling

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks a Judicial Assistant - Circuit Court to provide administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the judge's office. The role involves high-responsibility tasks and independent work under supervision. Initial location is St.

Petersburg Judicial Building, transitioning to West Pasco Government Center. This position offers an annual salary of $47,746.68, with duties including calendar management, document preparation, and ensuring file completeness for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the judge’s court and professional calendar; schedule motions, hearings, conferences, and trials at the request of the judge.
• Prepare and distribute orders as directed by the judge; assist the 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; maintain trial dockets, continuances, and trial orders.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Calendar management

Data entry

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal interactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Clericus

JAWS

Job description

Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida seeks a Judicial Assistant - Circuit Court to provide administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the judge's office. The role involves high-responsibility tasks and independent work under supervision. Initial location is St.

Petersburg Judicial Building, transitioning to West Pasco Government Center. This position offers an annual salary of $47,746.68, with duties including calendar management, document preparation, and ensuring file completeness for