Current Job Opportunity

This is responsible work performing a variety of administrative and secretarial duties assisting in managing the daily operations and support functions of the Magistrate office. This position will be located at the Thomas S. Kirk Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806. The chosen candidate will work at the direction of the General Magistrate.

Duties include preparing form reports and court orders; preparing legal correspondence for signature; preparing and maintaining docket calendar for the magistrate; preparing and inputting legal documents and forms from rough draft; inputting case disposition information; maintaining appointments and screening calls; contacting attorneys and litigants concerning cases.

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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

Must exercise a high degree of judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Must be able to work independently, but under the supervision of the General Magistrates.

Must be self-motivated and be able to work closely with others.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Must have excellent computer skills.

Must have the ability to quickly acquire proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including clerk case management system.

Must have effective use of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Must have superior organizational skills.

Must have the capability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with others, including judges, coworkers, government officials, law enforcement, clerk’s office, and the public.

This is a state funded position.

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.

For additional information and to apply visit the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.ninthcircuit.org/about/careers.

Submit the on-line state employment application located on the Circuit’s website advertisement, click apply to complete the application.

Submit résumé, cover letter, and verification of educational requirements to Human Resources Department.

For additional information contact Human Resources, Victoria Santiago by phone at 407-836-6032.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact Human Resources at 407-836-2261 or contact the person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.