MAGISTRATE - 22010758

Requisition No: 857077 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: MAGISTRATE - 22010758

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010758 

Salary:  $107,550.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025 

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Position Title
Magistrate – Dependency

Job Location
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit; Fort Lauderdale, FL

Salary Range
$8,962.50 Monthly

Job Description
This is a quasi-judicial position responsible for conducting hearings and trials and making recommendations on matters referred for hearing by judges. 

The Magistrate serves at the direction of the Chief Judge or designee; is subject to the “Code of Judicial Conduct.”, must have the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and must possess appropriate judicial temperament and demeanor. 

The Magistrate may be assigned to hear cases in any division including but not limited to Family, Dependency, Probate, Drug Court, and Foreclosure.

Examples of Work Performed
Conducts hearings and trials. 

Takes and evaluates evidence and testimony from witnesses and technical experts and uses that in making legal factual recommendations 

Analyzes related research and information presented at the hearings to make case determinations.

Prepares, reviews, and signs written case reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for referring to the judge's signature at the conclusion of hearings.

Makes rulings on pre-trial and post judgment motions including discovery, dismissal and motions for relief, clarification and re-hearings.

Performs case-related administration, including reviewing dockets and setting dates for hearings, reviewing correspondence, and reviewing files.

Reads professional journals and updates of case law to stay current on regulations and statutes governing assigned areas.

Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional classes, workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.

Education and Training Guidelines
Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, membership in good standing in the Florida Bar, and five years of experience in the practice of law. Some trial experience is preferred.  Timeliness and attendance are essential functions of the job.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and official State Employment Application (found at http://www.17th.flcourts.org/the-
employment-opportunities/) to Court Administration, Human Resources, 201 SE 6th St,
 Rm. 20140, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301.

The People First profile application will not be considered.

For additional information, contact Taiwo Akinkunmi at takinkunmi@17th.flcourts.org

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, or disability.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at 954-831-7721.

Persons using a TTY/TDD may call Taiwo Akinkunmi through the Florida Relay Service at 711.

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.