Magistrate - Unified Children's Court General Magistrate (County Funded)

Requisition No: 862227 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: Magistrate - Unified Children's Court General Magistrate (County Funded)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 15110 

Salary:  $105,441.24 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025 

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Job Title: Magistrate - Unified Children's Court General Magistrate (County Funded)

SALARY: $105,441.24 Annually    Applicants interested in the position should also submit an application on our website, which is https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jud11flcourts.  

Description

Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. Resume and legal writing sample are required. Preferably, the writing sample should cover Family Law issues. These documents must be uploaded by the closing date. Only completed applications with supporting documents will be considered.

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 including Child Support, and Juvenile Dependency 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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work/onsite schedule after a 90-day period, as outlined by existing Circuit policies and procedures.

 

Responsibilities

 

• 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.

 

Qualifications

 

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Five (5) years of experience in the practice of law. Experience in Family Law and/or Juvenile Dependency preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Thorough knowledge of state laws and court rulings as they pertain to Family and Juvenile Dependency 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 pres