Full-time Administative Assistant - Remote

Essential Functions: Develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate courtroom coverage and control; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Manages daily operations of assigned judge's office to facilitate proper court administration: assists judge with legal documents and research; prepares and maintains calendars; coordinates with Jury Administrator for the calling of required jurors; coordinates with Sheriff's office for the attendance of inmates; makes accommodations for media when necessary; and assists judge, attorneys, internal and external customers with courtroom proceedings as needed. Coordinates the judge's schedule: schedules cases for trial; creates, maintains and distributes calendar; verifies holidays and includes trials, motions and hearings; e-mails notices for calendar changes to all involved parties; interacts with parties regarding scheduling issues or conflicts; and appears in court for arraignment and calendar call. Serves as liaison between judge and attorneys, staff, litigants, other departments/agencies, and the general public: provides information regarding court calendars and proceedings; responds to mail, email and phone calls; and maintains high visibility and confidentiality. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED is required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in administrative technology; supplemented by five years of experience providing administrative and clerical support in a legal environment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.