Requisition No: 879973
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - COUNTY COURT - 22008221
Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB
Position Number: 22008221
Salary: $45,949.20
Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2026
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- The essential function of this position is performing administrative duties managing the office of an Alachua County Court Judge. 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, the news media, and the public.
Functions, Responsibilities, Competencies - Working knowledge of trial court, including family, civil, traffic, and criminal, rules and procedures. Ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work independently, be resourceful, multi-task, and capable of prioritizing tasks. Manage the judge's court and professional calendar coordinating and scheduling motions, pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences, and committee meetings. Review case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness before scheduled hearings. Review and distribute incoming mail, including electronic mail, and compose responses to routine correspondence. Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when dealing with distressed visitors. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word applications and operation of standard office equipment.
Education and Qualifications - 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. Experience may substitute for education.
Benefits - State of Florida benefits offered, including State of Florida retirement.
Application Process - Information must be submitted through the People First System. Cover letter and resume are required; only complete application packets will be considered. Questions can be submitted to hr@circuit8.org
Notice - The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability, selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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