General Magistrate Assistant (13th Judicial Circuit)

THIS POSTING IS ONLY A JOB ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. TO APPLY PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING WILL RESULT IN A DISQUALIFICATION.

TO APPLY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

1. COVER LETTER

2. RESUME

3. STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION AND ADDENDUM- (LOCATED ONLY AT ) IN (1) PDF FILE VIA EMAIL TO

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION: A COPY OF DIPLOMA/CERIFICATE

Position Title: General Magistrate Assistant

Department: General Magistrates

Annual Salary: $42660.96

STATE-FUNDED POSITION: 011094 Note: Position #011093 Anticipated Vacancy Date is 1/5/2027

SUMMARY: Perform a variety of secretarial and administrative functions sometimes of a confidential nature for a General Magistrate serving in the Family Law Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EXPERIENCE:Two years of related work experience.

• EDUCATION: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.

• SUBSTITUTION: Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for-year basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Answer and direct phone calls. Communicate with attorneys and pro se litigants regarding court procedures. Open sort and distribute mail.

• Handle the coordination and scheduling of post-judgment Family Law hearings excluding Title IV-D child support issues.

• Maintain filing and calendaring systems for the General Magistrate.

• Prepare correspondence memoranda travel requests etc. for submission and approval.

• Upload recommended orders to JAWS for the Uniform Family Court Judges signature.

• Compile monthly hearing data prepare and submit child support hearing officer monthly Uniform Data Reporting to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

• Maintain the dockets notes and recusal list for the General Magistrate. Order office supplies.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to use Word application.

• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar spelling and punctuation.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Ability to interact effectively with the general public.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to establish work priorities.

• Incumbent must be professional in all regards.

  BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays comprehensive health and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits supplemental dental vision life disability and hospitalization insurance tuition-free college courses Florida Retirement System (FRS) eligibility 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan.

NOTICE:Please note that future vacancies in this same classification may be filled as a result of this recruitment. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disability. Requests for ADA accommodation to participate in the application/selection process should be directed to .