Judicial Court Administrative Assistant

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the 9th Circuit to provide administrative and secretarial support to a Circuit Court Judge. Under direct supervision you will interpret policies and organize meetings, filings, and communications.

Key duties include answering phones, logging mail, maintaining files, drafting forms, scheduling hearings, taking minutes, and coordinating with Clerk's offices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 years of related administrative/secretarial work experience.
• Computer and word processing experience (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) required.

Responsibilities

• Answers phones, logs mail, organizes office, drafts forms, maintains files, schedules conference calls and hearings.
• Attends and keeps minutes of meetings for committees the Judge participates in.
• Liaises with Clerk's offices, attorneys and other state offices; logs orders and correspondence.
• Manages Judge's calendar, travel vouchers, and annual reports; assists with travel logistics.
• Assists visiting Judges with requests and IT issues as needed.

Skills

Office management knowledge

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Judgement and discretion

Court environment experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The South Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the 9th Circuit to provide administrative and secretarial support to a Circuit Court Judge. Under direct supervision you will interpret policies and organize meetings, filings, and communications.

Key duties include answering phones, logging mail, maintaining files, drafting forms, scheduling hearings, taking minutes, and coordinating with Clerk's offices.