Requisition No: 872656
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: GENERAL MAGISTRATE ASSISTANT - 22010626
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22010626
Salary: 42,660.96
Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026
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This position is responsible for administrative support to the Magistrate. The assistant is responsible for preparing and maintaining the Magistrate’s court and professional calendar; Reviewing submissions from parties, lawyers and Clerk primarily via email and the court’s internal case management system viewer (JVS) for transmission to the Magistrate for further action; Organizing, maintaining, and tracking work submitted to and from the Magistrate; Reviewing relevant portions of electronic court files for compliance and completeness prior to submitting the case to the Magistrate for review; Responding to emails, US Mail and phone calls; Drafting proposed orders and/or reports and recommendations; case management; Maintaining dockets, tracking and managing requests for continuances, tracking report and recommendations and/or orders; scheduling motions, hearings, conferences and trials. Interacting and establishing relationships with Magistrates, Judges, Clerk of Court staff, attorneys, law enforcement, social services, and the general public.
Essential Duties
The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience working in business administration, paralegal, secretarial skills or a closely related field.
Three years of professional administrative analytical related experience.
Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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NOTICE:
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