Magistrate Assistant (Lee County)

Magistrate Assistant (Lee County)

Salary

$42,660.96 Annually

Location

Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901, FL

Job Type

Full time FTE 1.0

Job Number

AOC01457

Department

Civil

Division

Magistrate

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

• Great working environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan Options
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

SUMMARY

The General Magistrate Assistant is a responsible position that performs complex, high-level clerical duties to support the Magistrate's Office; and is responsible for scheduling, case coordination, case research and preparation, and docket management. The General Magistrate Assistant is responsible for handling a high volume of cases and case inquiries and must be able to handle a multi-line telephone system and perform general office duties. A thorough knowledge of family law practices, procedures, court forms and legal terminology is necessary. The General Magistrate Assistant must be able to assist the Family Court Magistrate team with conducting document review, preparation of court reports and referrals, and completion of court orders. The General Magistrate Assistant uses the guiding principles of differentiated case management (DCM) to calendar case events and progress cases within the court system in a timely and efficient manner. This position is part of a Unified Family Court team and must be able to work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and work well with the judiciary and court employees. The General Magistrate Assistant is required to track and maintain statistical reports. Work is performed with minimal supervision by the Civil/Family Division Director and Magistrates. Work performance is evaluated by accuracy and efficiency of work provided, timeliness of duties, and by feedback from the public and other agencies. A variety of working relationships are established with court personnel, judges, non-judicial officers, vendors, judicial assistants, and the general public.

Primary responsibilities of the General Magistrate Assistant include the following: (1) Administrative Support; (2) Docket Management; (3) Customer Service; (4) Other Duties Assigned.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

(1) Administrative Support

• Perform administrative and support services for the Magistrates to meet court performance standards and goals
• Utilize differentiated case management techniques for scheduling case events
• Type and prepare documents, orders, reports, referrals and other related paperwork
• Conduct document review, monitor case status and perform case research
• Perform mail support functions including: conduct mail run sort mail, distribute mail, disseminate faxes
• Organize internal workflow process
• Compile statistical information, enter data, and prepare reports
• Type letters, memos, and documents

(2) Docket Management

• Conduct case research and prepare court files
• Schedule case events, hearings and trials
• Coordinate and schedule meetings
• Prepare and distribute court dockets
• Coordinate hearing room location
• Maintain Magistrates' calendar

(3) Customer Service Functions

• Answer a multi-line phone system and assist a high volume of case inquiries
• Provide case information and general information on court process and procedures
• Assist litigants and attorneys, in person and phone
• Assist case management teams with case information

(4) Other Duties Assigned

• Other administrative responsibilities and duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Family court practices and procedures
• Family court forms and legal terminology
• Differentiated case management techniques
• Local, state, and federal guidelines, rules, regulations, and statutes as they pertain to family court and self- represented litigants
• Basic structure of the Courts and Criminal Justice System
• Court procedures and understanding of basic legal language
• Basic mathematics and simple statistics
• Standard office procedures
• Computer applications, including but not limited to: Odyssey, Microsoft Word, and Outlook

Ability to:

• Exhibit sound judgment, work well under pressure and meet established timelines and goals
• Work in a team environment and provide assistance with court duties and team coverage when needed
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from judges and judicial staff, Court Administration staff, supervisors, and other governmental agencies.
• Deal professionally with the courts, attorneys and self-represented population
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a pleasant demeanor in stressful situations
• Maintain calendars for multiple Magistrates
• Compile information and compose summary reports
• Organize routine workflow and sets priorities
• Order supplies and monitor inventory
• Monitor case progress and outcomes
• Effectively use time management skills
• Quickly learn computer applications
• Communicate thoughts and ideas effectively and clearly
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to others
• Effectively interpret general policy, criteria and procedures for specific situations
• Efficiently use computer skills
• Perform general office and administrative support duties
• Follow written and verbal instructions and procedures
• Prepare correspondence
• Develop good working relationships with local law enforcement, judges, and community resources
• Schedule case events and maintain court calendars
• Compile statistical information
• Compose summaries and reports in a clear and concise manner
• Type 40 wpm; 45 cwpm preferred

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree (Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis)
• Two years of secretarial and/or clerical experience (Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience)
• Experience in the area of family law is preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

01

Please type your First & Last Name below.

02

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions, which may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the selection recommendation committee. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See Resume" or "N/A" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certificate
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• None of the above

04

How many years of secretarial and/or clerical experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

05

If you indicated having secretarial and/or clerical experience, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers and specific duties performed, which must be reflected in your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate Does Not Apply

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience with case scheduling and docket management?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 years or more

07

If you indicated having experience with case scheduling and docket management, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers and duties performed, which must be reflected in your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate Does Not Apply

08

Which of the following basic Outlook functions are you proficient in? Please check all that apply:

• Perform basic email tasks
• Manage contacts
• Configure and organize Outlook
• Manage tasks
• Manage Calendar
• Manage appointments & events
• Manage meetings
• None of the above

09

Are you familiar with the Clerk of Courts filing system (Odyssey)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Florida State Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Administrative Office of the Courts

Address AOC Human Resources, Rm 201, Justice Center Annex

1700 Monroe Street

Fort Myers, Florida, 33901

Phone 239-533-1710

239-533-1705

Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org