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Judicial Assistant-County Court

The Fifth Judicial Circuit
Tavares, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

**THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON APRIL 1, 2025**


A State of Florida job application is required for this position.  Please upload this completed form when you apply.


Distinguishing Characteristics of Work


This is very responsible work performing a variety of administrative and secretarial duties for managing the office of County Court Judge Sarah Jones.  The Judicial Assistant manages the Judge's court and professional calendar coordinating and scheduling motions, pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences, and committee meetings.  The Judicial Assistant also receives, reviews, and distributes incoming mail and composes responses to routine correspondence. The Judicial Assistant is the Judge's liaison to assist and inform litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, and witnesses concerning court procedure and policy.  Frequent working contacts are made with Judges, offices of the Clerk of Court, Trial Court Administrator, State Attorney, Public Defender, private attorneys, law clerks, state and local law enforcement, witnesses, bailiffs, criminal justice and social service professionals and the general public.  Work is often of a sensitive and confidential nature.  The Judicial Assistant must observe high standards of conduct.  This position involves a large volume caseload.  Applicant must possess a strong work ethic.  Work requires independent judgment and is performed under general supervision.

 

Education and Training Guidelines


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.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Working knowledge of trial court (including civil, criminal, domestic, probate and juvenile) rules and procedures.  Ability to work with minimal supervision and recognize and establish work priorities.  Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a friendly, diplomatic, professional, and polite manner. Ability to handle individuals who are under stress with courtesy, tact, and patience.  Ability to organize and coordinate schedules of various individuals and/or groups on the court calendar. Ability to be a self-starter, strong organizational skills, and a strong desire to work in the State Courts System to ensure high quality services are provided to the people of the Fifth Judicial Circuit and the State of Florida.  Proficient with standard office equipment including personal computers, word processing, Excel, electronic case filing, and data entry applications for case management. 

 

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.

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