Judicial Assistant — Court Scheduling & Liaison

Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Ocala (FL); In loco; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Judicial Assistant position supports the office of County Court Judge M. Adam Smith, Jr. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

The role involves managing court calendars, coordinating hearings, drafting routine responses, and serving as a liaison to litigants, attorneys, law enforcement, and witnesses. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with two years of college, plus four years of related experience.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED and two years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or a closely related field.
• Four years of related experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
• Working knowledge of trial court rules and procedures; ability to manage priorities and handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and professional conduct; strong organizational and scheduling abilities.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate applicants in the process upon request.

Mansioni

• Manage the Judge's court and professional calendar, coordinating motions, hearings, trials, conferences, and meetings.
• Receive, review, and distribute incoming mail; compose routine responses.
• Serve as liaison to litigants, attorneys, law enforcement, witnesses, and other court personnel regarding procedures and policy.
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and ensure high-quality services within a large caseload.

Conoscenze

Calendar management

Clear communication

Organization

Discretion & confidentiality

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or vocational school

Four years related experience

Strumenti

Word processing (Microsoft Word)

Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel)

Electronic case filing system

Data entry applications for case management

Descrizione del lavoro

The Judicial Assistant position supports the office of County Court Judge M. Adam Smith, Jr. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

The role involves managing court calendars, coordinating hearings, drafting routine responses, and serving as a liaison to litigants, attorneys, law enforcement, and witnesses. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with two years of college, plus four years of related experience.