Magistrate – Charlotte County

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 20^th 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.  To read more, visit the court website here:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cjis20fl/jobs/5421044/magistrate-charlotte-county