MAGISTRATE

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4th Judicial Circuit Court, Green Cove Springs, Florida

Starting Salary Range

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Job Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and submit recommended Orders/Judgements on matters referred to the Magistrates by judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making decisions on cases and preparing Orders/Judgements that include findings of facts, conclusions of law and recommendation for the referring judge’s review. The position works under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.

Reviews judge’s orders of referral and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings of family law cases.

Schedule cases and conduct hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; collect data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony; rule on evidentiary objections.

Review recommended Orders/Judgements submitted by attorneys and consider/analyze related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations in the form of a recommended Orders/Judgements to the courts.

Timely prepare recommended Orders/Judgements for referring judge’s review and signature at the conclusion of hearings.

Manage referred family law, civil and probate matters; conducts hearings and prepare reviews and/or sign written decisions on referred matters.

Take and evaluate evidence and testimony from witnesses and technical experts and use that information in making legal factual recommendations.

Make rulings on pre-trial and post judgement motions including discovery, dismissal and motions for relief, clarification and re-hearings.

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Five years of experience in the practice of law, including one year in family law. Requires membership in good standing in the Florida Bar.

Must be conversant with dependency and other family law proceedings in accordance with Chapters 39, 61, 63 and 742. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Florida statutes and case law concerning dependency and family matters. Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the ability to take evidence. Ability to work with litigants who are in stressful situations. Knowledge of civil, family and juvenile procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 life insurance. For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit:

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

Submit a current and complete online state employment application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website  for State Courts System including a cover letter and resume.

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