Job Description

Posting number: 7980

Department: Court Administration

Job classification: Judicial Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration

Summary

The Judicial Assistant position is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom. This full-time position requires extensive personal contact with judges, all court related personnel, attorneys and the public.

Examples of duties

• Preparing the bench for the Judge
• Assisting Jurors with their needs/questions
• Delivering files for the Judge and answering questions regarding the Judge’s daily list
• Ensuring that all parties are present in Courtroom and informing Judge of same
• Maintain courtroom order, decorum and silence inside and outside of courtroom
• Stop people from entering the courtroom while judge charges jury.
• Protect all seated jurors from outside influences at ALL times in order to prevent unauthorized contacts and a mistrial.
• Secure a jury room for deliberations, when necessary.
• Brings court to attention upon arrival of judge and announce entrance of judge.
• Clerical duties, such as scheduling, answering telephone, filing documents and typing.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of county courts.
• Ability to present information in a one-on-one or small group situation.
• Accurate and detail oriented.

Supplemental information

• High School Diploma
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to follow court protocol.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.