Judicial Assistant & Court Scheduler

Eleventh-Judicial-Circuit-of-Florid; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide administrative support to a judge’s office. The role involves screening calls, coordinating hearings, maintaining calendars, and drafting confidential documents with discretion in a fast-paced court environment.

Ideal candidates have strong English, organizational, and typing skills, plus experience with court procedures and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of college or vocational education in paralegal, secretarial studies, or closely related field.
• Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen calls and visitors for the judge's office and route to proper personnel.
• Assist judge and litigants with court procedures and scheduling conflicts.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and data entry with confidentiality.
• Review case files for accuracy and prepare calendar and orders.
• Maintain dockets, continuances and trial orders; coordinate hearings.
• Draft correspondence, notices, orders and reports with discretion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Typing skills

Court procedures

Scheduling

Self-motivation

Office equipment operation

Education

Two years of college or vocational school in paralegal/secretarial studies

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

CJIS

Odyssey

E-Filing

Mocha

Job description

Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide administrative support to a judge’s office. The role involves screening calls, coordinating hearings, maintaining calendars, and drafting confidential documents with discretion in a fast-paced court environment.

Ideal candidates have strong English, organizational, and typing skills, plus experience with court procedures and MS Office.