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State of Florida · 1 day ago

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT - 22001186

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$47K/yr - $47K/yr

3+ years exp

The State of Florida is seeking a Judicial Assistant for the Circuit Court. The role involves managing administrative and secretarial duties for a circuit judge, specifically in the Family division, and includes scheduling hearings, composing documents, and handling legal motions.

Government Administration

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Schedules and coordinates motions, hearings and conferences

Compose correspondence, memoranda, notices, orders and other documents

Prepare notices of hearings for cases put on the calendar by the judge

Handle motions and pleadings, including contacting parties to set hearings

Prepare draft orders and edit and proofread final orders

Qualification

Legal secretary experienceFamily court knowledgeTyping skillsWord processingProfessionalismDiplomacy

Required

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 and three years of related experience

Applicants should have three years' responsible experience as a legal secretary or paralegal

Applicants should have excellent typing, spelling, and grammar skills

Applicants should possess a working knowledge of family court rules and procedures

Applicants must be professional and diplomatic in dealing with attorneys and the public