Current Job Opportunity

This is highly responsible professional quasi-judicial work, conducting hearings, hearing arguments of counsels, testimony of witnesses, reviewing evidence, making findings of fact, arriving at conclusions of law and making rulings on Family law matters. Work typically involves conducting hearings to inquire into matters that may be referred by a Circuit Court Judge. A report or recommended order is prepared by the Magistrate for entry by the referring Judge. The General Magistrate’s powers and duties are performed within the framework of applicable state/local laws and court rules.

The practice of law is prohibited in all areas.

Examples of Work Performed

Reviews orders of referral from judges and presides over court hearings as referred.

Reviews court calendars and case files prior to scheduling hearings and considering requests for continuances.

Reviews and listens to testimony of witnesses and argument of counsel; and determines if action cited is supported by facts.

Hears and evaluates evidence and testimony of witnesses and technical experts.

Listens to presentation of cases; and rules on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.

Schedules cases and conducts hearings and rules on pre-trial matters; conducts final and post-judgment hearings in person or via Zoom.

Conducts legal research including searching, reviewing, analyzing, studying and annotating laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs and related legal authorities; keeps abreast of Florida laws.

Prepares court orders, reports, and recommendations based on evidence and findings and transmit to Judge.

Attends staff meetings and conferences with Judges, Magistrates and attorneys on disposing of legal matters and other problems that arise in the processing of cases; gives opinions and recommendations.

Directs and supervises office clerical staff, including organizing, selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, or recommending termination; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews and approves timesheets and leave requests.

Attends and participates in lectures and workshops. Reviews professional journals and case law to stay updated on regulations and statutes governing family law.

Performs related work as required in an expeditious manner.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Five years of experience in the practice of family law.

Licenses Certifications: Member in good standing of the Florida Bar required.

Thorough knowledge of state laws and court rulings as they pertain to Family law.

Thorough knowledge of general and specific law, state laws, established precedents, and sources of legal reference.

Thorough knowledge of court procedures, rules of evidence, and trial and courtroom procedures.

Knowledge of the responsibilities and authority of Hearing Officers.

Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems.

Ability to conduct legal research.

Ability to prepare for hearings, review cases, and present materials clearly and logically in oral and written form.

Ability to calculate child support guidelines.

Ability to work with litigants, witnesses and attorneys who are in stressful situations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Ability to direct, supervise, select, train, evaluate and counsel office personnel.

Ability to address and handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to utilize computer programs such as, CourtMap, Odyssey, child support guideline analyzer, Microsoft Office Suites to include, but not limited to Word, Outlook, and Zoom.

Ability to meet or exceed established court performance measures on setting and conducting hearings, and rendering the ruling and reports.

Ability to maintain the proper continuing legal education requirements and good standing with the Florida Bar.

Ability to work and conduct hearings punctually.

Working Conditions: Moderate noise; business office setting.

Physical Demands: Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.

*Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

For additional information and to apply, visit the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jud11flcourts/

Submit an application through the Circuit’s website; click the job title and apply now.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Human Resources by phone at 305-349-7351.

Mailing address is 175 Northwest 1st Avenue, Suite 2400, Miami, Florida 33128

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.