Administrative Support Clerk

Salary : $37,440.00 Annually
Location : 201 South Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL
Job Type: Full time non-exempt
Job Number: 00206
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Provides administrative support to the Clerk, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Administration Officer. Provides support to department managers and interacts with all levels of leadership within the organization in addition to the public. Assists with special projects and event planning.

Examples of Duties
Responsibilities:

• Provides high-level administrative support in preparation of meeting minutes, reports, memos, letters, and statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
• Maintains administrative appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Provides support to management regarding office's internal and external communications.
• Assists in the planning of office public relations campaigns, including strategies and tactics to increase the office's visibility and enhance its internal and external perception.
• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or directing inquiries.
• Submits and tracks maintenance work orders.
• Represents Administration by attending meetings in the Clerk's absence, speaking for the Clerk as guided.
• Assists legal department as needed.
• Develops and implements special projects and event planning.
• Other duties as assigned by Clerk of Courts and/or Chiefs

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or four years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative, tactful, effective, and harmonious working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, external agencies, and the public.
• Skilled in speaking clearly and distinctly, both in person and on the telephone, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to communicate routine and complex information in a manner that is understandable and respectful.
• Excellent writing skills to compose general correspondence using correct grammar and punctuation and using tone and format appropriate for the intended audience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in desktop office solutions, such as Microsoft Office Suite, database applications, email, .pdf file attachments, internet search tools, and various computer peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of a wide range of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures, office equipment and terminology.
• Ability to learn and understand specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms, and legal terms, and apply that knowledge in carrying out job assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work with confidential and/or sensitive data; interpret and comply with state and federal guidelines.
• Have strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions and simultaneous detailed attention to multiple tasks.
• Dependable and able to meet the assigned work schedule. Must be flexible as work assignments may frequently change.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Comply with legal advice restrictions of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Office.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the Deputy Clerk is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and communicate verbally and audibly. The employee frequently reaches with hands and arms and may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Equal Opportunity Statement:

The St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and will assure compliance with all Federal and State laws concerning discrimination in employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law.
Note: Job listings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations.
The St. Lucie County Clerk of Court and Comptroller offers a wide range of benefits that employees may elect to include:

• Medical coverage through Florida Blue for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental coverage through Florida Combined Life for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision coverage through EyeMed Vision Care for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account through HealthEquity
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees through USAble
• Supplemental Life Insurance avaiable to employees and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan 457(b)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 160 hours of accrued Paid Leave Time in the employee's first year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity to serve and make a difference in your community.

01


Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment criminal history screening and physical examination?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment drug screening within 48 hours of an offer of employment?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you willing to consent to a review of your publicly available online content, including social media profiles, professional networking sites, blogs, or other internet activity?

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

05


Do you have experience working in a customer service role?

• Yes
• No

06


How many years of experience do you have in administrative assistant roles?

• 0-1 years
• 2-4 years
• 4 or more years

07


How would you describe your editorial skills?

• Novice
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

08


Are you willing and able to attend community events outside of core working hours? Events may take place on weekday nights or weekends. Core working hours are considered to be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

• Yes
• No

09


How many years of local or county government experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2+ years

10


Do you have experience working at a Clerk of the Circuit Court or Court-related agency?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have experience clerking in a court room?

• No
• Yes

Required Question