Judicial Assistant: Court Scheduler & Liaison

Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support Judge Wynn S. Vickers. The role handles court and professional calendars, coordinates motions, hearings, trials, and meetings, and serves as the liaison to litigants, attorneys, and other professionals.

The candidate will review and route mail, draft routine responses, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of trial court rules and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a friendly, diplomatic, professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter able to work independently.
• Proficient with standard office equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage Judge Wynn S. Vickers' court and professional calendar.
• Coordinate motions, pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences, and meetings.
• Review and distribute incoming mail and compose routine responses.
• Liaise with litigants, attorneys, law enforcement, and witnesses.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Work under general supervision and maintain high work standards.

Skills

Trial court procedures

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Office software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or a closely related field

Four years of related experience

Tools

Word processing

Excel

Electronic case filing

Data entry for case management

Job description

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support Judge Wynn S. Vickers. The role handles court and professional calendars, coordinates motions, hearings, trials, and meetings, and serves as the liaison to litigants, attorneys, and other professionals.

The candidate will review and route mail, draft routine responses, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.