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
Pinellas County Justice Center
Location: 14250 49th St. N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Position Number: 1218
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
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.