Court Operations Coordinator

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Fort Myers, FL seeks an organized administrative assistant to support a County Court Judge. Responsibilities include calendar management, document preparation, and confidential handling of court procedures. Strong knowledge of court rules and MS Office is essential.

This position requires discretion, ability to work with diverse stakeholders, and travel within the circuit for coverage and training as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of college or vocational study in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or related field.
• Four years of responsible experience as a legal secretary or paralegal.
• Additional relevant experience/education may substitute for the recommended educational/experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the judge's calendar; coordinate and schedule hearings, trials, conferences, and committees; assign courtroom support personnel.
• Prepare, review and monitor reports and cases for time standards compliance; request files and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide receptionist duties; greet and inform litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, witnesses, etc., regarding court procedure and policy.
• Transcribe from dictation equipment and efficiently operate a computer with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

Court procedures

Legal terminology

Spelling & grammar

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college or vocational studies in related field

Four years experience as legal secretary/paralegal

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Fort Myers, FL seeks an organized administrative assistant to support a County Court Judge. Responsibilities include calendar management, document preparation, and confidential handling of court procedures. Strong knowledge of court rules and MS Office is essential.

This position requires discretion, ability to work with diverse stakeholders, and travel within the circuit for coverage and training as assigned.