
15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)
Judicial Assistant - County Court
$38,666.33 Annually
Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Full time
00021
Court Administration
11/19/2021
$38,666.33 Annually
Main - 205 N. Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL
Full time
00021
Court Administration
11/19/2021
Summary
The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide responsible administrative, secretarial and clerical
support to the assigned county court judge. The position is responsible for administrative, secretarial and clerical tasks of high
confidentiality and responsibility. Work is performed under general supervision of a County Court Judge.Essential Duties
This position prepares and maintains the judge’s court and professional calendar; schedules and coordinates motions, hearings and
conferences. Process electronically filed documents. Provide organizational support for the judge’s caseload, including preparing
orders, docketing jury instructions and a list of pending cases; ordering jurors and coordinating in-house services, such as interpreters,
review case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge. Screen calls and visitors to
the judge office; Compose and/or edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notice, orders and other documents observing strict
confidentiality. Prepare yearly financial disclosure forms; make travel arrangement and process travel vouchers. Assist with the
coverage of judicial assistant vacancies, as required.
(the omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related
or a logical assignment for this classification):Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and 1 year of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operation or
closely related field and 3 years experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or any equivalent combination of education and
experience.Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to e-file court documents and implement a paperless process. Ability to
organize documents electronically. Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Working knowledge of trial court (including civil traffic, criminal traffic, domestic violence, misdemeanor, and small claims) rules and
procedures. Ability to type proper memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions in the standard format. Knowledge of court procedures and
understanding of basic legal terminology. Must be highly organized; demonstrate close attention to detail and the ability to work in
stressful situations. Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner. Working
contacts are made with Judges, Court Administration, Clerk & Comptroller, Court Administration, State Attorney, Public Defender,
private attorneys, Staff Attorneys, state and local law enforcement agencies, the news media, and the general public. The purpose of
these contacts is to receive, convey, and explain detailed information regarding county court procedure and policy. Ability to maintain
strict confidentiality.
- Employer
- 15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)
- Website
- https://www.15thcircuit.com/
- Address
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205 N. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
- Employer
- 15th Judicial Circuit Court (FL)
- Website
- https://www.15thcircuit.com/
- Address
-
205 N. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401