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 LaShawnda Jackson.
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.
Equal opportunity employer
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Persons with a disability needing an accommodation for the application/selection process should notify Human Resources (407) 836‐2261 prior to the application deadline. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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Position details
Position status: Offer being made
Position #: 22008201
Closing date: Open until filled
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Type: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Shift: Day
Salary: $22.47HR/$46,746.63 Annual
Location: Orlando, FL
Relocation: Not Available
Benefits
The Ninth Circuit is a unique organization, rich with diversity and unlimited opportunity where all full time employees have access to:
- Paid Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Florida Tuition Waiver (State Employees)
- Affordable Health Benefits
- Optional Vision, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- Multiple Deferred Compensation Options
- Florida Retirement Benefits
- Tax Favored Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Support
- Ongoing Training and Growth Opportunities