WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?
- Great working environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan Options
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operations or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience/education may substitute for the recommended educational/experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
- Four years of responsible experience as a legal secretary or paralegal.
- Knowledge of court procedures and understanding of basic legal terminology
- Represent Judge in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to prepare and assist in drafting orders and memorandums, as well as, proof read court orders
- Ability to electronically file through the Clerk's e-file portal
Summary
This is significantly responsible work performing a variety of complex administrative and secretarial duties for the purpose of managing the office of a Circuit Court Judge. A person assigned to a position in this class is required to have excellent organizational skills and a working knowledge of trial court (including civil, criminal, domestic, probate, and juvenile) rules and procedures. Working contacts are made with Judges, Offices of the Clerk of Court, and Administrative Office of the Courts, State Attorney, Public Defender, private attorneys, Staff Attorneys, state and local law enforcement agencies, the news media, and the general public. The purpose of these contacts is to receive, convey, and explain detailed information regarding circuit court procedures and policies. Work is often of a confidential nature. Extensive contact with persons involved in litigation may create stressful work situations. Work requires independent judgment and is performed under general supervision of a Circuit Court Judge.
Primary responsibilities of a Circuit Judicial Assistant include the following: (1) Managing the Judge's Calendar, (2) Prepare, Review and Monitor Reports and Cases to Insure Compliance, (3) Receptionist Duties, and (4) Other Duties as Assigned.
