General Magistrate Assistant

Job Title

GENERAL MAGISTRATE ASSISTANT -

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit has an opening for a Magistrate Assistant, reporting to the Family Magistrate. The position requires a self‑motivated individual with keen attention to detail, the ability to complete assignments on time, and the discretion to handle the confidential and sensitive matters before the Family Magistrate. The successful candidate must treat all persons with courtesy, dignity, and respect while providing equal access to the Court through detailed administrative work.

Salary: $3,555.08 monthly (non‑negotiable).

• Answer telephone calls and assist callers;
• Direct callers to other departments as appropriate;
• Draft, type and email daily dockets;
• Draft and process recommended orders;
• Prepare and process final orders for the presiding judge;
• Maintain the calendar for the Magistrate and schedule hearings as appropriate.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended education level on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Legal experience necessary; family law experience preferred but not required;
• Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation;
• Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports;
• Communicate clearly and effectively;
• Interact effectively with the general public;
• Maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information;
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Establish work priorities;
• Analyze court files for completeness of appropriate legal documentation.

Benefits include membership in the Florida Retirement System and a generous contribution by the State to health insurance premiums.

Interested applicants must submit a current State of Florida Application to the Human Resources Manager of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. A cover letter and current resume are encouraged. Application materials may be submitted electronically or via mail delivery.

If you do not submit a State of Florida application, you will not be considered. If you have submitted a State of Florida application directly to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit within the past 12 months, you will not be required to submit a new application.

The successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency and does not offer tenure. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the application or selection process, please call 941‑861‑7811.

All employees are required to provide a reasonable accommodation if needed as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

BRADENTON, FL 33870; 34205; 34211; 34212; 34203; 34208

Nearest Major Market: Central Florida
Nearest Secondary Market: Sebring

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.