Administrative Assistant II

Job Description

The Court Counsel Office of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit is currently hiring for an Administrative Assistant II to provide administrative and clerical support for the department, which conducts legal research and drafts written orders for the judges of the circuit. The incumbent works independently under the general supervision of the circuit’s Senior Trial Court Law Clerk, but assists the circuit’s seven Law Clerks, as well as law school interns throughout the year.

Example of Work Performed:

Receiving, reviewing and assigning to Law Clerks new motions from the Clerk of Court or judges’ offices.

Processing and assisting in the preparation of attachments for drafted orders.

Communicating with jail and Clerk of Court staff to obtain information related to motions and drafted orders.

Maintaining and reporting department statistics.

Education and Training Guidelines

High level of skill with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as basic office equipment such as multi-line phones and copy, scanner and fax machines.

Experience organizing and prioritizing daily tasks as well as special assignments.

Paralegal experience is preferred.

Prior legal or court experience is required.

Competencies

Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information.

Courteous and professional demeanor in dealing with colleagues, professionals and the public.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Special Comments

Open Until Filled; applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Work location is Manatee County Judicial Center.

*Salary is non-negotiable.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.