Current Job Opportunity

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court seeks to fill a part-time General Magistrate position (up to 8 hours per week) available July 1, 2024. This is a temporary position funded for one year and will end June 30, 2025.

The General Magistrate position is a professional, quasi-judicial position that carries a high degree of responsibility. The Magistrate will conduct hearings make findings of fact, arrive at conclusions of law, and prepare reports and recommendations to the Circuit Judges, as well as draft proposed orders. This position will handle Baker Act hearings for Osceola County, which are scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. This position may handle other matters as determined necessary.

Qualified applicants must be a member in good standing in The Florida Bar for at least five years immediately preceding employment. The applicant must be proficient in Word and Westlaw and must be able to personally prepare his/her own documents. The applicant must have excellent computer skills, including the ability to conduct hearings virtually through WebEx.

The position requires knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures, as well as the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. The position requires the successful candidate to conduct hearings in a fair and impartial manner while keeping the proceedings orderly and within set time limits.

Salary: $50.69 per hour as State funded OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. OPS hourly employees are paid only for hours actually worked. This position is not eligible for holiday pay and does not accrue sick or vacation leave. Additionally, the position is not eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System.

Submit State of Florida application, Supplemental Application for Magistrate Position, cover letter, résumé, and one short writing sample, to Human Resources Department.

Applications without all requested materials will not be reviewed.

Additional Information Contact: Name: Victoria Santiago  Telephone: 407-836-6032