Associate Judicial Executive Assistant (Child Protective Services Docket)

Under limited supervision, performs advanced complex legal, administrative, technical and operations assistance and research for judges and court staff.  Assists the judge, attorneys, jurors and the public in their interaction with the court system.  Coordinates activities within the courtroom and monitors and assists with daily implementation and use of electronic courtroom equipment and the document management system during trials and hearings.  Sets and calendars cases for hearing or trial coordination with court staff. Compiles and maintains statistical case management and docket information.  Verifies accuracy and completion of legal documents including adherence to deadlines and statutory compliance.  Communicates with jurors, witnesses, attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and members of the public regarding cases and proceedings.  Assists with selection and notification of jurors and provides information to jurors, attorneys and citizens.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification within the Administrative Support job family.  This classification is distinguished from the Judicial Aide in that incumbents typically have more experience, fewer administrative duties, and more direct responsibility for case management and directly advises the judge in the execution of judicial duties.  Work is performed primarily in a courtroom setting. Incumbents are responsible for managing, scheduling and monitoring the docket and other courtroom activities for a specific Judge.  Incumbents have jury management responsibilities.  This classification has a significant impact on the operation of the court.  This classification also operates and troubleshoots the electronic courtroom equipment and document management system.