Court Administrative Assistant to a General Magistrate

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System seeks a Legal Assistant to provide broad administrative, clerical, and secretarial support to a Family Law General Magistrate in Jacksonville, FL. The position requires a proactive, detail-minded individual who can maintain confidentiality and customer courtesy in all interactions.

Responsibilities include handling daily dockets, drafting orders, managing the magistrate's calendar, and coordinating hearings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of college or vocational study.
• Two years of related work experience required.
• Administrative and clerical support for a General Magistrate.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and assist callers; directs callers to other departments as appropriate.
• Draft, type, and emails daily dockets; draft and process orders; prepare final orders for the presiding judge.
• Maintain the calendar for the General Magistrate and schedule hearings.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or vocational school

Job description

The State Courts System seeks a Legal Assistant to provide broad administrative, clerical, and secretarial support to a Family Law General Magistrate in Jacksonville, FL. The position requires a proactive, detail-minded individual who can maintain confidentiality and customer courtesy in all interactions.

Responsibilities include handling daily dockets, drafting orders, managing the magistrate's calendar, and coordinating hearings.