Current Job Opportunity

The essential function of this 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, preparing factual and legal findings and recommendations for the parties and for the referring judge’s consideration, and reviewing the appropriateness of entry of ex parte orders for the Circuit Judges. This position works under the general supervision of the Chief Judge or designee. The office is located in the Columbia County Courthouse.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Five years of experience in the practice of law.

Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Knowledge of the responsibilities and authority of the General Magistrate, as set forth in the rules, statutes, and case law.

Knowledge of and ability to apply and interpret Florida statutes and case law concerning dependency, mental health, substance abuse, probate and guardianship, dissolution of marriage, child support, paternity, and foreclosure.

Knowledge of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Probate, and Rules of Judicial Administration and local administrative rules.

Knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply the rules of evidence.

Ability to work with attorneys and self-represented litigants in stressful situations.

Ability to exercise a high degree of judgement, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to conduct legal research and to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

The circuit covers Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties.

*Successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

Submit a current and complete online state employment profile application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, view the State Courts System page at http://jobs.myflorida.com/.

Submit also cover letter, resumé, and law school transcript.

Submit all documents through the People First System.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.  When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Lisa Butler by phone at 386-754-7107.

To learn more about the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit the website at http://thirdcircuitfl.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, 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.