General Magistrate - Civil

General Magistrate – Civil

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Minimum of five (5) years of legal practice experience, including at least one year in civil law
Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire
In-depth knowledge of the legal system, civil procedure, and evidentiary/discovery matters
Ability to write clear, fact-based legal orders

Review judges’ referrals, legal motions, and conduct legal research for civil case hearings
Schedule and preside over civil hearings in accordance with laws and regulations
Collect and evaluate evidence and testimony presented during hearings
Analyze legal research and hearing materials to determine case outcomes
Rule on pretrial and post-judgment motions, including those on discovery and pleadings
Draft and issue Recommended Orders following hearings
Conduct hearings related to the Baker Act and Marchman Act
Review and sign attorney-submitted orders and stay informed on legal updates and case law

Prior experience as a magistrate
Proficient in Microsoft Word and tech-savvy
Strong attention to detail and the ability to draft recommended legal orders
Familiarity with the Code of Judicial Conduct (especially Canons 1, 2A, and 3) and related judicial ethics opinions