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Department:
Second Judicial Circuit Court
Title:
Court Administration Intern
Major Objectives:
The Court Administrator's Office handles judicial support functions for the circuit under the direction of the chief judge. This office oversees program functions set up by the judiciary. The Second Judicial Circuit is administered by the chief judge. The chief judge is responsible to the chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court for the administration and supervision of the courts, judges, and officers of the courts within the judicial circuit. The chief judge is responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the efficient operation of the courts that provide for the prompt disposition of cases, assignment of judges and staff, control of dockets, regulation, and use of courtrooms, and review of the status of inmates in local jails.
Responsibilities:
- Screen individuals seeking admission to the Judges Chambers to ensure security for the Judges and Judicial Assistants;
- Serve and provide assistance to the general public in person and by telephone with information regarding the 2nd Judicial Circuit and other areas within the courthouse;
- Provide administrative back-up to the Judicial Assistants when needed or when they are absent;
- Provide clerical support and assist with data collection, entry and management.
Qualifications:
Ability to organize, coordinate, and follow through on assignments; ability to learn, understand, and apply the mission of the 2nd Judicial Circuit and the Office of Court Administration; ability to deal with the public in potentially stressful situations; ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner representative of the court; ability to conduct independent research or staff projects; and punctual & dependable.
On-the-job training is provided.
Benefits to the Intern:
- Experience in the legal field;
- Direct contact with constitutional officers, law enforcement, attorneys, the general public, etc.;
- Exposure to court processes, case procedures, and court and judicial management/administration.
Time and Place:
Leon County Courthouse Office of Court Administration, Room 225, 301 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Commitment:
10 to 20 hours per week for a full academic semester.
Internship Program contact:
Kay Pelt-Walker, Volunteer Services Coordinator
(850)606-1970
Application Link
Internship Application-please click to apply
