What are the responsibilities and job description for the judicial assistant position at State of Florida- State Courts System?
Requisition No: 867463
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: JUDICIAL ASSISTANT - CIRCUIT COURT
Pay Plan: St.Crts Syst PIB
Position Number:
Salary: $47,746.68 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026
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POSITION: Judicial Assistant – Circuit
Position# 012329
LOCATION: St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, FL
Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit, if needed.
SALARY: $47,746.68 annually
Full-Time; Benefits Package Available; Florida State Retirement
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
General Description
The essential function of the position is to provide responsible administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the assigned circuit court judge's office. The position is responsible for administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks of high responsibility; prepares and maintains the judge's court and professional calendar; schedules and coordinates motions, hearings, and conferences; and assists attorneys with procedures on filing motions and hearing dates; attends pretrial and case management conferences to assist with scheduling of trials, scheduling of hearings, and managing docket. Provides organizational support for the judge's caseload, including preparing orders; docketing jury instructions and a list of pending cases; ordering jurors; coordinating in-house services, such as interpreters; and reviewing case files for accuracy, format compliance, and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge. The position works independently under general supervision of the Circuit Judge.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements
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. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Experience - Four years of related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Certification and Special Requirements – Valid Florida State Driver's License required.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials:
Cover Letter
Resume
Click here to apply and upload documents: State of Florida Careers - People First
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at option 6).
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Salary : $47,747