FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of
Administrative Assistant I. This position supports the Trial Court Technology Officer.
This full-time position is based on a 40-hour work week, with a starting salary of
$33,297.93 annually.
This position will be stationed at the Main Judicial Complex located at 205 N. Dixie
Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.
In addition to the base salary, this position offers:
 Significant cost sharing on State of Florida medical benefits
 Eligibility for a wide range of State benefits, including but not limited to:
Life Insurance, Dental and Vision Care, Disability Coverage
 Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation options
 Vacation and Sick Leave accruals
 Court Paid Holidays
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Working under the general supervision of the Trial Court Technology Officer;
performance is reviewed through reports, conferences and results achieved
 General administrative support for the Trial Court Technology Officer and Court Tech
department, including preparation of spreadsheets, presentation and correspondence
 Assist with day to day operations of the Court Technology department
 Assist in the compilation of statistical data using Microsoft Office
 Answer and direct phone calls
 Book travel arrangements and complete all necessary correspondence
 Assist in the procurement process and related record keeping
 Coordination of vendor contacts, contracts, quotes and invoices
 Composing reports, agendas, correspondence and business letters using proper format
 Screening telephone calls and visitors to Court Technology’s office; providing
information, resolving issues, directing callers and visitors to proper personnel
 Assisting with planning of training sessions and other programs for court technology
personnel
 Recording accurate meeting minutes
 Identify opportunities and improve efficiency and effectiveness of established
administrative procedures
 Establishing working relationships with judges, court personnel, professionals associated
with the legal community, and the general public
 Performs other duties and assigned
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QUALIFICATIONS:
 A minimum of one year experience in Information Technology related administrative
work is preferred
 Bachelor’s degree; additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended
educational level on a year-for-year basis
 One year of experience in business administration, office skills or related field; additional
relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience level on a year-foryear basis
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel – proficient in formatting data for reporting and charts
 Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint – ability to produce
presentations
 Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, punctuation
 Able to travel to all five courthouse locations if required
 Typing skills of a minimum of 45 wpm
 Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence and reports
 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
 Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel and outside
agencies, legal professionals, litigants, and the general public
 Must be highly organized and pays close attention to details
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves a significant amount of listening, sitting, standing, talking, typing and walking.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:
Interested parties should forward three (3) completed application packages to:
Tammy Anton
Chief of Personnel Services
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
205 North Dixie Highway, 5th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Each completed package should include:
 Cover letter
 Resume
 Results of a typing test administered within the past 6 months
 State of Florida application form, available at the following link:
www.floridasupremecourt.org/employment/application_writeable.pdf
Please note that completed application material cannot be submitted electronically. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on Friday,
February 26, 2016. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview.
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If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please
contact Tammy Anton, Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm
Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach,
Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your
scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or
voice impaired, call “711.”
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Revised – 02-2016