Position description

This is responsible work performing a variety of administrative, organizational, and clerical duties assisting in managing the daily operations and support functions of the General Magistrate office. This position will be located at the Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.

Duties include performing customer service skills as the litigant’s first point of contact; advising Magistrates when parties arrive for scheduled hearings; informing Court Deputies when to escort parties to the Magistrates’ hearing rooms; maintaining internal database; providing current monthly statistics on referrals and hearings; distributing referrals from queues to assigned Magistrate; processing Magistrate Recommended Orders; and performing other administrative duties as required.

The chosen candidate will work at the direction of the Administrative Magistrate; must have excellent interpersonal, typing, and administrative skills; must have the ability to be self-motivated and work closely with others; must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; must have the ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality; must have the ability to handle individuals who are under stress with courtesy, tact, and patience; must have excellent computer skills and be detail oriented; must be able to quickly acquire proficiency with a variety of computer programs, including clerk case management system; must had superior organizational skills; and must have the ability to interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with others, including judges, coworkers, government officials, law enforcement, clerk’s office, and the public.

A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in business administration, office skills or a related field is required. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience. $18.70 per hour. Orange County funded. Good benefits. Submit State of Florida application, cover letter, and verification of educational requirements to Human Resources Department.