Ops Magistrate Jobs

Requisition No: 800418

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: OPS MAGISTRATE - 22092987

Position Number: 22092987

Salary: $44.64 Hourly

Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2023

Fourth Judicial Circuit; Jacksonville, Florida

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and make recommendations on matters referred for hearings by judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determination on cases, and preparing findings and recommendations for the parties and referring judge’s consideration. The position works under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.

Examples of Work

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

Schedules cases and conducts hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; gathers data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony.

Reviews reports and recommendations submitted by attorneys and considers/analyzes related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations in the form of a recommended order to the courts.

Prepares case report and recommendations with accompanying orders for referring judge’s signature at the conclusion of hearings.

Case manages referred family law, civil and probate matters; conducts hearings and prepares reviews and/or signs written decisions on referred matters.

Take and evaluate evidence and testimony from witnesses and technical experts and uses that 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.

Education and Training Guidelines

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.

Competencies

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.

Special Comments

This Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is paid hourly and works 40 hours per week, except for holidays.

OPS/Variable hour employees may be eligible for insurance coverage. There is no paid holiday, sick, or vacation time.

This position is funded through June 30, 2024.

How to Apply

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at https://jobs.myflorida.com/.

The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by the closing date.

For assistance with using the People First System contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information contact Debra Marchant by phone at 904-255-1022 or by email at [email protected].

To learn more about the Florida State Courts System visit its website at https://www.flcourts.gov/.

To learn more about the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit its website at https://www.jud4.org/.

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, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, genetic, disability, or political 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 contact information indicated for each respective position.

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

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.