Judicial Support

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County is seeking a Judicial Support Assistant for the Davidson County Juvenile Court. The role focuses on high-level support, schedule management, and daily logistics to ensure the Judge’s calendar and chamber matters run smoothly while handling related legal tasks and filings.

The position emphasizes discretion, professional communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a confidential environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in clerical, office administration, or executive support roles.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (calendar management, email, document creation).
• Ability to manage shifting daily and administrative priorities.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise impeccable discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex professional calendars, scheduling appointments, engagements, and meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, event logistics, and travel itineraries for the Judge.
• Handle correspondence, manage incoming calls, and screen requests to serve as an effective gatekeeper.
• Manage administrative tasks and special projects to optimize the Judge’s schedule and daily workflow.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and handle sensitive and professional information with utmost discretion.

Skills

Calendar management

Gatekeeper duties

Discretion/confidentiality

Travel coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

The Judicial Support is a non-civil service position located within Juvenile Court and serves as a dedicated judicial support assistant to the Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge. The incumbent will focus primarily on high-level support, schedule management, and daily operational logistics. This position ensures that the Judge’s daily schedule and chamber matters run smoothly, alongside handling specific legal tasks and court filings as needed.

Davidson County Juvenile Court’s mission is to prevent problems, promote the positive potential in all people, and pursue fairness and hope.

Executive Support

• Manage complex professional calendars, scheduling appointments, engagements, and meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, event logistics, and travel itineraries for the Judge.
• Handle correspondence, manage incoming calls, and screen requests to serve as an effective gatekeeper.
• Manage administrative tasks and special projects to optimize the Judge’s schedule and daily workflow.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and handle sensitive and professional information with utmost discretion.

Chamber Logistics & Administration

• Oversee routine office management, order chamber supplies, and maintain general administrative files.
• Serve as a courteous primary contact for visitors, judicial staff, and external contacts reaching the Judge’s office.
• Assist with basic administrative paperwork, filing, and routine tracking using word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Deliver messages, correspondence, and materials between judicial offices as needed.

Supervision & Working Environment

• Supervision: Receives limited direction, working directly for and reporting to the Juvenile Court Judge.
• Work Environment: Standard office setting with favorable working conditions. Minimal physical demands (routine office movement, light handling of administrative items).

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in clerical, office administration, or executive support roles.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (calendar management, email, document creation).
• Ability to manage shifting daily and administrative priorities.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise impeccable discretion.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Juvenile Court at 615-862-8000.