Circuit Judicial Assistant

Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Department

Tel: 727-453-7165 Email: Careers@jud6.org

14250 49th St. North, Suite J1500

Clearwater, FL 33762

Employment Opportunity Circuit Judicial Assistant

Position Number: 9597

Location: St. Petersburg Judicial Building 545 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9,2026 at 5pm Starting Annual Salary: $47,746.68

State Benefits Packet

Description of Work:

This is a significantly responsible position performing a variety of complex administrative, secretarial, and clerical tasks and providing support for the purpose of managing the office of a Circuit Court Judge.

Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Graduation from a standard high school, or possession of G.E.D., and three years of experience as legal secretary, paralegal assistant, or administrative employee in the justice system

• Experience in Clericus/JAWS is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of trial court rules and procedures.

• Skilled in maintaining a high level of professional and ethical demeanor and able to handle

frequent contact with people involved in litigation and able to manage stressful situations.

• Ability to interact with judges, clerks of court, litigants, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, bailiffs, social services, witnesses, and the general public to exchange information or to facilitate task completion.

• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks such as processing incoming mail, performing data entry, ordering office supplies, maintaining files/records, faxing or photocopying. Prepares and maintains the judge’s court and professional calendar; schedules motions, hearings, conferences, and trials at the request of the judge. Prepares and distributes orders as directed by the judge; assists judge in preparing a calendar several months in advance. Reviews case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge; ensures presence of all required files; maintains trial dockets, continuances and trial orders.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through Email: careers@jud6.org or via fax at: 727-453-7166, include a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

ADA Accommodation: If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at (727) 453-7165. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,978.89 per month

Work Location: In person