Staff Assistant I

Staff Assistant I

Join our team at the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court as a Staff Assistant. This position offers a great opportunity to start a fulfilling career in public service, allowing you to make a meaningful contribution in your community. No prior government or court-related experience is required. We provide on-the-job training to help you succeed and grow.

Salary: $17.50 per hour; Full time; Non-Exempt; Not Remote

Location: 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601

Summary: Multiple positions are included under this umbrella and responsibilities may vary. Examples of responsibilities include:

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in or out of court
• Create and process new cases in our case management system
• Maintain case files to ensure accuracy of information
• Deliver courteous customer service via phone, email, or in person
• Receipt payments
• Process record requests
• Work with confidential and/or sensitive data
• Maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, government officials, judges, and the general public.

Qualifications: High School graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma required. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or recent professional experience is preferred. Must have attention to detail and the skill to produce accurate, time-sensitive work; proficiency in basic computer operations in a Microsoft Windows environment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information; dependability; critical thinking skills; and adaptability.

We offer a wide range of benefits that employees may elect to include:

• 10 paid holidays throughout each year
• Ability to earn up to 3 floating personal holidays each year
• Ability to earn 192 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year
• Access to comprehensive health coverage through FloridaBlue for employees and eligible dependents
• Access to dental coverage through Florida Combined Life for employees and eligible dependents
• Access to vision coverage through Humana for employees and eligible dependents
• Free basic term life insurance equal to 1x your salary up to $60,000 through USAble Life
• Access to supplemental insurance for added peace of mind
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Access to employee wellness programs such as FitOn and Headspace designed to keep you at your best, both physically and mentally.
• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System which has both pension and investment options
• Deferred Compensation plans such as 457b and RothIRA to help you save for the future
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness