Description du poste
The Judicial Administrative Support Specialist position is located in the Office of the Clerk of the Court for the Superior Court and works under the supervision of the Clerk of the Court and Deputy Clerk of the Court. The incumbent provides administrative, procedural, and logistical support to the Office of the Clerk of the Court and judicial chambers, facilitating the efficient and effective management of daily operations, coordination of activities, and execution of administrative functions.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Brief Duties of the Position: The Judicial Administrative Assistant performs a wide variety of administrative duties, which include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the point of contact for judicial officers and their staff on issues related to chambers, courtrooms, office supplies, equipment, parking, signage, furniture, and office maintenance. Coordinates administrative and logistical arrangements for chambers relocations, courtroom transitions, judicial investitures, installation ceremonies, and other official Court events in collaboration with judicial officers, chambers staff, and the appropriate Court division. Coordinates access to judicial library resources and legal research tools, including LexisNexis, in collaboration with the Special Operations Division and other designated offices. Provides administrative and procedural guidance and training to judicial chambers staff. Develops, updates, and maintains procedural manuals, training materials, reference guides, and other resources to promote consistency and efficiency in judicial administrative operations. Utilizes automated systems, databases, and electronic service portals to process and track administrative requests, maintain records, collect and analyze operational data, and prepare reports supporting workload management, resource planning, and administrative decision-making. Coordinates special projects and administrative initiatives for the Office of the Clerk of the Court, including developing timelines, monitoring milestones, communicating with stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve service delivery, and leverage emerging technologies. Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in responding to inquiries, resolving administrative matters, and handling sensitive judicial, personnel, and administrative information in accordance with applicable Court processes and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
High School diploma or G.E.D. plus six (6) years of administrative or clerical experience working in a general office, public service setting, or court environment. Some familiarity with the judicial system or legal terminology is preferred. Education Substitution (You only need to submit education proof if qualifying based on a degree) An associate's degree plus four (4) years of general secretarial or clerical experience working in a general office, public service setting, or court environment. Some familiarity with the judicial system or legal terminology is preferred. A bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of general secretarial or clerical experience working in a general office, public service setting, or court environment. Some familiarity with the judicial system or legal terminology is preferred. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.