• Half Time General Magistrate

    MyFlorida (Palatka, FL)


    HALF TIME GENERAL MAGISTRATE - 22011066

    Date: Nov 24, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 865866

     

    Agency: State Courts System

     

    Working Title: HALF TIME GENERAL MAGISTRATE - 22011066

     

    Pay Plan: State Courts System

     

    Position Number: 22011066

     

    Salary: $53,775/year

     

    Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

     

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    HALF TIME MAGISTRATE / GENERAL MAGISTRATE HALF TIME POSITION #11066

    PALATKA

    $53,775/YEAR

    OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    Function: This is a professional position and is responsible for conducting hearings and preparing findings and recommendations for a judge’s consideration.

     

    + Reviews judges’ orders of referral and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings.

    + Conducts hearings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

    + Reviews motions and case law submitted by attorneys; considers/analyzes information presented at hearings to make case determinations in the form of findings and recommendations to judges.

    + Attends workshops/trainings and reads appellate opinions to ensure knowledge of family law issues is current.

     

    Periodic day travel required (mileage reimbursed at the State rate). Headquarters subject to change based upon the needs of the Court.

    Minimum Requirements:

    Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and member of good standing in the Florida Bar. Five years of experience practicing law, including at least one year of family law.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Knowledge of the responsibilities and authority of General Magistrates. Knowledge of and ability to

     

    + Interpret and apply Florida statutes and case law concerning domestic relations (family law).

    + Apply child support guidelines and determine appropriate exceptions and modifications.

    + Take evidence.

    + Work cooperatively and cordially with court staff, attorneys, and litigants (some of whom are self-represented).

    + Follow civil procedure.

    + Conduct legal research.

    + Communicate clearly.

     

    Ability to use the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications required.

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

    Location:

    PALATKA, FL, US, 32177

    Nearest Major Market:Palatka