Judicial Assistant 1

The Seventh Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial District of Tennessee is seeking a full-time Judicial Assistant with a start date of November 12, 2026. The judicial assistant provides varied, complex and often confidential administrative assistance in the office judge’s chambers and courtroom; provides efficient, accurate and timely responses to questions and concerns; directs the activities of and ensures that day-to-day judicial activities of the court are performed in an effective and efficient manner. Specific essential duties of the position include: Answering the phone, checking voicemail messages, and responding appropriately to telephone communications Checking e-mails and responding appropriately to e-mails Opening and responding to office mail Communicating with others within the office, within the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, and within the Department of the Trial Courts generally Maintaining the court calendars and coordinating schedules of participants Preparing, processing and mailing written orders, as assigned Proofreading prepared materials for accuracy and completeness Using the electronic court document and information platforms to file and review documents in the written record Assisting in pre-hearing written preparation, as assigned Coordinating judge’s membership in legal organizations Coordinating judge’s enrollment in continuing legal education Making conference travel and lodging arrangements for judge Submitting expense reimbursement requests for judge Monitoring and ensuring timely compliance with all of judge’s professional reporting requirements Requesting courtroom interpretation services when required Performing court officer duties during hearings, including hosting ZOOM during hearings and assisting with the use of other courtroom technology Monitoring the functioning of office/courtroom equipment and seeking assistance with repairs as needed Monitoring office supplies and replenishing them when necessary Performing other administrative duties, as assigned To qualify for the Position, one must possess the following traits and skills: Professional, friendly demeanor Excellent oral and written communication skills Efficient, tidy and organized Dependable and meets deadlines in a fast paced environment Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) Proficient in creating and editing Adobe (pdf) documents Proficient in use of technology to copy, scan, fax and e-mail documents Proficient in operating/hosting ZOOM meetings, including use of the share screen function Capable of maintaining a large database of attorneys/support staff and providing updates and other information to them via group e-mail