Hearing Officer

Hearing Officer -

Position:
Hearing Officer
- Position Number #010824

Location:

St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida

Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit. (Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.)

Salary: $98,488.20 annually

Full-Time;
Benefits Package available; FRS Retirement

Effective Date:
August 4, 2026

The essential function of the position is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters referred for hearing by family court judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for the referring judge's signature. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings to the Administrative Magistrate.

Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience – Five years of related work experience in the practice of law. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certification and Special Requirements – Requires membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. Valid Florida State Driver's License required.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter and resume
• Three writing samples from within the past two years.

to apply and upload documents:
State of Florida Careers
- People First

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Human Resources Department at  (option
6). Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.