Staff Assistant I - Traffic

Staff Assistant I - Traffic

Join our team at the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court as a Staff Assistant in our Traffic Department. 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.

A Staff Assistant in the Traffic Department is expected to perform a variety of clerical duties relating to traffic and other civil infraction cases, including the processing and maintenance of records and associated payment of fees and court costs. Documents must be accurately and efficiently handled and the Staff Assistant serves as a point of contact for the public and legal professionals, providing exceptional customer service and maintaining the integrity of court records.

For new hire placement, this position is historically filled at a Level I. Active staff members in this position have the opportunity to progress to Levels II-IV, as the employee becomes proficient in more advanced and specialized tasks.

Salary: $17.50 per hour;
Full time - M-F 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.;
Non-Exempt;
Not Remote

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher education in a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience in a legal or clerical environment; experience in case management; and/or customer service is advantageous.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with customers and resolve problems in a courteous, cool-tempered, and professional manner; as well as efficiently perform detailed work in a fast-paced environment. Must also have the ability to work with and maintain confidential and/or sensitive data and comply with legal advice restrictions of the Clerk's Office.

Summary of Benefits:
Full-time position in a professional environment includes:

• 10 paid holidays throughout each year
• Ability to earn up to 3 floating personal holidays each year
• Ability to earn 24 days of Paid Leave Time in your first year
• Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free basic term life insurance equal to 1x your salary up to $60,000
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Access to employee wellness programs
• Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System which has both pension and investment options
• Deferred Compensation plans to help you save for the future
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court (FL)

201 East University Avenue Gainesville, Florida, 32601