Current Job Opportunity

The Family Division General 法官 position conducts hearings and enters recommended orders on matters referred for hearing. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, 进行听证, making determinations on cases, and preparing recommended orders for the parties and referring judge’s consideration. The position works under the general supervision of the Court Administrator

Example Essential of Duties:

Reviews judge’s orders of referral, reviews motion paperwork, and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings on family law cases.

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

Reviews recommended orders submitted by attorneys and considers or analyzes related research information presented at hearings to make case determinations.

Prepares recommended orders at the conclusion of hearings.

Makes rulings on pre-trial and post judgment motions including discovery, dismissal and motions for relief, 澄清, 和re-hearings.

Reads professional journals and updates of case law to stay current on rule changes and statutes governing civil and family court proceedings.

In emergency situations, the Chief Judge or Trial Court Administrator may assign the employee duties and responsibilities that are not associated with their primary function but are deemed to be mission essential.

教育 and Training:

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required for this position.

经验:

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Five years of work experience in the practice of law, including one year in family law. Prior magistrate experience is preferred.

Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar.

Requires considerable knowledge of the legal system, court processes and procedures, with an emphasis on family law related matters.

Must know civil procedure, 家庭法规则, and be able to write detailed orders and make specific finding of fact.

For additional information and to apply, visit the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida 就业 website http://www.jud12.divkino.com/About/Career-Opportunities.

Submit the completed state employment application located on the Circuit’s website.

Submit a current cover letter and resume is encour年龄d.

Submit by e-mail to the address HR@jud12.divkino.com; or

The state employment application must be received to be considered.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Heather Blanton by phone at 941-749-3600, extension 1791; or by e-mail at the address HR@jud12.divkino.com.

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, 种族, 性或性别, 宗教或信仰, 国家的起源, 年龄, 婚姻状况, 遗传, 残疾, or political opinions or affiliations.

我们只雇用你.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.