Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Magistrate - Unified Children's Court General Magistrate (County Funded)
Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Salary:
$105,441.24 Annually Location :
33128, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-9255 Division:
General Magistrates Opening Date:
10/01/2025 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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 present materials clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to calculate child support guidelines. Ability to work with litigants, witnesses and attorneys who are in stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to direct, supervise, select, train, evaluate and counsel office personnel. Ability to address and handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality. Ability to utilize computer programs such as, CourtMap, Odyssey, child support guideline analyzer, Microsoft Office Suites to include, but not limited to Word, Outlook, Zoom, and the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Ability to meet or exceed established court performance measures on setting and conducting hearings, and rendering the ruling and reports. Ability to maintain the proper continuing legal education requirements and good standing with the Florida Bar. Ability to work and conduct hearings punctually. Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications Working Conditions:
Moderate noise; business office setting. Physical Demands:
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds. Licenses Certifications:
Member in good standing of the Florida Bar required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer hybrid remote/onsite work schedules for certain positions throughout the Court. To determine if the job you wish to apply for is eligible for a partial remote work schedule, please review the job announcement for that position.
Part-time employees and those hired into "Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions may also be eligible for certain benefits depending upon the number of hours worked per week. 01
Do you have a Juris Doctor degree?
Yes No
02
Are you a member in good standing with The Florida Bar?
Not applicable Yes No
03
Provide your Florida Bar License number. 04
Have you ever been disciplined by The Florida Bar?
Yes No
05
If you are a general practitioner, how many years have you been practicing law?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 or more years
06
How many years have you practiced family law exclusively?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 or more years
07
On average, how many times per month do you appear before a family court judge? 08
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Website Office of the State Courts Administration Website National Center for State Courts College/University Law School The Florida Bar Career Center Indeed Twitter Job Fair Professional Association Website LinkedIn Other
09
Are you currently employed by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida?
Yes No
Required Question
$105,441.24 Annually Location :
33128, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
2025-9255 Division:
General Magistrates Opening Date:
10/01/2025 Closing Date:
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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 present materials clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to calculate child support guidelines. Ability to work with litigants, witnesses and attorneys who are in stressful situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to direct, supervise, select, train, evaluate and counsel office personnel. Ability to address and handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality. Ability to utilize computer programs such as, CourtMap, Odyssey, child support guideline analyzer, Microsoft Office Suites to include, but not limited to Word, Outlook, Zoom, and the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Ability to meet or exceed established court performance measures on setting and conducting hearings, and rendering the ruling and reports. Ability to maintain the proper continuing legal education requirements and good standing with the Florida Bar. Ability to work and conduct hearings punctually. Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications Working Conditions:
Moderate noise; business office setting. Physical Demands:
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds. Licenses Certifications:
Member in good standing of the Florida Bar required.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer hybrid remote/onsite work schedules for certain positions throughout the Court. To determine if the job you wish to apply for is eligible for a partial remote work schedule, please review the job announcement for that position.
Part-time employees and those hired into "Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions may also be eligible for certain benefits depending upon the number of hours worked per week. 01
Do you have a Juris Doctor degree?
Yes No
02
Are you a member in good standing with The Florida Bar?
Not applicable Yes No
03
Provide your Florida Bar License number. 04
Have you ever been disciplined by The Florida Bar?
Yes No
05
If you are a general practitioner, how many years have you been practicing law?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 or more years
06
How many years have you practiced family law exclusively?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 or more years
07
On average, how many times per month do you appear before a family court judge? 08
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Website Office of the State Courts Administration Website National Center for State Courts College/University Law School The Florida Bar Career Center Indeed Twitter Job Fair Professional Association Website LinkedIn Other
09
Are you currently employed by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida?
Yes No
Required Question