Court Administrative Assistant: Docket & Customer Support

The-20th-Judicial-Circuit-of-Florida; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualif

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan Options

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Growth and Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts for the 20th Judicial Circuit seeks an Administrative Assistant I to support the Civil and Family Case Management Team. You will assist with scheduling, docket preparation, document typing, and customer service for litigants, attorneys, and staff.

Under limited supervision, you will compile information, maintain case files, and generate reports while applying Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with relevant experience substitution allowed on a year-for-year basis
• One year of professional administrative/secretarial experience in the Florida State Court System or legal field preferred
• Ability to type 35 wpm and operate standard office software and equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Civil and Family Case Management Team.
• Type and prepare documents, orders, reports and related paperwork.
• Conduct document review, monitor case status and perform case research.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, meetings, and other appointments.
• Assist litigants, attorneys, and internal customers both in person and by phone

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1 year administrative/secretarial experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts for the 20th Judicial Circuit seeks an Administrative Assistant I to support the Civil and Family Case Management Team. You will assist with scheduling, docket preparation, document typing, and customer service for litigants, attorneys, and staff.

Under limited supervision, you will compile information, maintain case files, and generate reports while applying Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.