Judicial Assistant Circuit Court

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

Position description

The Ninth Circuit seeks to fill a Circuit Judicial Assistant position responsible for supporting the administrative and secretarial duties of Circuit Judge Craig A. McCarthy. A person in this position will prepare and maintain the judge's court and keep the judge's professional calendar up to date at all times. Schedule and coordinate motions, hearings, and conferences. Assist attorneys with procedures on filing motions and hearing dates. Schedule trials, maintain trial dockets, and continuances. Compose and edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notices, orders, e-mails, and other documents observing strict confidentiality. Provide organizational support for the judge's caseload, including preparing orders, list of pending cases, ordering jurors, coordinating services such as interpreters, and reviewing cases for accuracy.

The chosen candidate will be professional, have excellent communication skills, be detailed orientated, have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and excellent customer service skills. This position requires a high school diploma and 4 years of experience as either a legal secretary, paralegal, or judicial assistant. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis. This is a state funded position with benefits. Salary: $46,746.63 yearly. Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled. This position is State funded with benefits.