General Magistrate Assistant

State of Florida

. Provide complex and high-level administrative and clerical support .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDeLand • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,661 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-level administrative support, case management, and effective communication within a judicial environment. Proficient in coordinating court activities, managing dockets, and utilizing various software applications for efficient operations.

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Case ManagementCourt Operations KnowledgeEffective CommunicationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyScheduling Coordination

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Hard Skills

Administrative SupportCase ResearchStatistical ReportingDocument ReviewDocket ManagementMotion CoordinationHearing PreparationLegal Citation VerificationCalendar ManagementClerical Skills

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookZoomMulti-Line Telephone SystemInternet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Judicial SupportCourt HearingsLegal ProceduresPro-Se LitigantsADA Accommodations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide complex and high-level administrative and clerical support
Schedule hearings, coordinate cases, conduct case research and preparation, and manage dockets
Handle a high volume of cases and case inquiries
Operate a multi-line telephone system and perform administrative office duties
Prepare, track, and maintain statistical reports and correspondence
Communicate with judges and judicial staff, pro-se litigants, attorneys and their staff, case managers, clerks, and the public
Coordinate motions and pleadings by contacting parties to set in-person and virtual hearings
Review electronic case files for accuracy, format compliance, completeness, and required documents
Maintain trial dockets, continuances, and orders
Prepare and distribute hearing notices
Prepare and maintain the General Magistrate’s court and professional calendar
Schedule and coordinate motions, hearings, and conferences
Provide general guidance for filing motions and scheduling hearing dates
Coordinate foreign language interpreters and ADA accommodations
Verify case law citations on memoranda
Develop work methods for seamless calendaring and case tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Basic knowledge of court operations
Ability to coordinate court activities with various agencies involved when scheduling court events
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to use the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, virtual platforms such as Zoom, and other computer applications as required
Successful applicant must undergo a background check including fingerprinting

Benefits

Comp & perks

State of Florida benefits package
E-Verify employer
Reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates
Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace