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Magistrate (Charlotte County)
THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA —Punta Gorda, FL
- $107,550 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Magistrate (Charlotte County)
THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA —Punta Gorda, FL
A valid Florida Driver’s License, w/acceptable-driving record, is required within 10 days of hire. Legal publications and legal research tools and the ability…
$107,550 a year
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Magistrate (Charlotte County)

THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
Punta Gorda, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,550 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Courtroom procedure
Legal research databases
Legal case management
Bar

Full Job Description

Description

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT?

Great working environment
Growth and Development Opportunities
Competitive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan Options
457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Key Requirements:

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Five years of experience in the practice of law and includingOne year of Civil law required
Member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Judicial/Quasi-judicial experience (preferred)

SUMMARY

This is a professional and responsible quasi-judicial position assigned to Family and Civil Court, as well as, Probate court including Baker Acts, Marchman Acts and guardianship hearings. The position requires legal conduct appropriate to the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration and legal research activities at the trial court level in matters referred by the Family Law Judge. The Magistrate will conduct hearings and trials that involve considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues. The Magistrate is responsible for preparing reports that include findings of fact, recommendations and conclusion of law. This position is required to report monthly statistics, meet court performance standards and perform administrative duties directly related to the activities of a Magistrate. The Magistrate serves as an integral member of the 20th Judicial Circuit Court’s case management team and uses differentiated case management principles and time standards that guide family and civil court cases. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Judge, Administrative Judge, Family and Civil Judges, Administrative Service Manager and Civil Division Manager.

The core functions of this position include: 1) Conduct hearings and trials, 2) Conduct legal research, analysis and writing 3) Prepare reports and recommendations, 4) Review and monitor cases using differentiated case management, and 5) Other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

(1) Conduct Hearings and Trials

Interpret and make judgment on legal issues
Conduct trials and hearings in family and civil law matters referred by the Judge
Prepare Magistrate report that includes findings of fact, recommendations, and conclusion of law

(2) Conduct Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

Prepare reports, draft orders, review briefs and research substantive and procedural issue
Research the application and interpretation of the Florida Rules of Court and Rules of Judicial Administration
Perform research on particular questions of law as presented by judges sitting in the family and civil division of the court
Conduct legislative research and tracking of legislation applicable to the court as it pertains to family and civil cases
Conduct legal research and provide case recommendations and conclusion of law

(3) Prepare Magistrate Report and Recommendations

Prepare reports that include:
- Findings of fact
- Recommendations
- Conclusion of law
- Timely submit reports to the Family and Civil Law Judges

(4) Review and Monitor Cases Using Differentiated Case Management

Work closely with Family and Civil Law Judges to manage the progress of complex cases

Conduct conferences and status review hearings
Review and monitor cases using differentiated case management
Progress cases using differentiated time standards

(5) Other

Attend meetings, training, and educational seminars as required
Compile statistical information and prepare reports

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A full-time Magistrate cannot have a law practice while employed with the Administrative Office of the Courts. Part-time or on-call Magistrate positions cannot maintain a law practice in the same area of law in which they perform Magistrate functions or in any area of law which would create any appearance of impropriety or any potential conflict of interest.

Knowledge of:

General legal principles, statutes, case law, court rules, and procedures
Legal publications and legal research tools and the ability to use them efficiently
Legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures pertaining to family and civil law matters
Differentiated case management principles
Rules of Judicial Administration
Florida State Courts System

Skills:

Manual legal research
Good computer skills which include computerized legal research, including Westlaw and/or Lexis-Nexis
Legal writing and drafting

Ability to:

Reason logically and analytically
Grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details
Effectively conduct hearings and trials
Prepare reports and recommendations
Exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality, and honesty in handling matters before the Court
Communicate ideas and concepts effectively, verbally and in writing
Work effectively with others
Conduct legal research manually and via the Internet
Efficiently utilize various computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook
Perform exacting work, attentive to issues in matters before the court
Digest and communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing
Maintain organization and meet deadlines
Timely meet court performance standards
Attend meetings, training educational seminars as required
Travel circuit-wide to conduct hearings and assist the judiciary, as needed

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Five years' experience in the practice of law
Civil court experience preferred
Prior judicial/quasi-judicial experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
A valid Florida Driver’s License, w/acceptable-driving record, is required within 10 days of hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

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