HEARING OFFICER - 22009157

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters in Title IV-D cases including uncontested paternity cases. The position is responsible for setting DOR child support/paternity and pro se cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing recommendations with accompanying orders and reviewing orders prepared by the Department Of Revenue for the judge’s signature. The position works independently.

Examples of Work

Conduct legal research in preparation for hearings of family law cases.

Schedule cases and conduct hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; collect data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony; rule on evidentiary objections.

Conduct writ hearings.

Review recommended Orders/Judgements submitted by attorneys and consider/analyze related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations in the form of a recommended Orders/Judgements to the courts.

Timely prepare recommended Orders/Judgements for judge’s review and signature at the conclusion of hearings.

Take and evaluate evidence and testimony from witnesses and technical experts and use that information in making legal factual recommendations.

Make rulings on pre-trial and post judgement motions including discovery, dismissal and motions for relief, and clarification.

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Five years of experience in the practice of law, including one year in family law. Requires membership in good standing in the Florida Bar.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Must be conversant with Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act and other family law proceedings in accordance with Chapters 39, 61 and 742. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply Florida statutes and case law concerning paternity, Title IV-D cases and family matters. Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the ability to take evidence. Ability to work with litigants who are in stressful situations. Knowledge of civil, family and paternity procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid $25,000 life insurance.  For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees visit: http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.  The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

Submit a current and complete online state employment application at the People First State of Florida Jobs website https://jobs.myflorida.com/ for State Courts System including a cover letter and resume.

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

The resume cannot be substituted for the State Employment Application. All employment information must be seen on the application.

For assistance with using the People First System contact the People First Service Center at 1-866-663-4735.

For additional information contact Debra Marchant at 904-255-1022

To learn more about the Florida State Courts System visit its website www.flcourts.org.

To learn more about the 4th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida visit its website https://www.jud4.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 the number indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 711 or 1-800-955-8771.