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Hearing Officer

Florida Courts, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


This is a full-time position.Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.This position is responsible for presiding as a Title IV-D Hearing Officer/General Magistrate over Child Support Enforcement Court hearings, some of which are referred by a Circuit Court Judge on paternity related issues. This position is also responsible for conducting hearings and making a determination on the issues. Additional responsibilities include overseeing office operations, including general supervision of an administrative assistant.Responsibilities

Conducts evidentiary hearings via Zoom, recording the hearings and taking contemporaneous electronic notes in an online calendar.Reviews and signs Recommended Orders prepared by the State Attorney’s office.Reviews court files and the court docket to prepare for hearings.Supervises the administrative assistant and assigns daily tasks and work duties.Conducts legal research in preparation for hearings and prepares recommended orders.Attends and conducts regular and special meetings with Judges, Magistrates, Hearing Officers, Court Administration, legal and staff.Performs administrative tasks, including completing job-related paperwork such as timesheets, travel expense reports, or benefit forms.Attends seminars, meetings, classes, workshops, and conferences to improve professional skills.Conducts legal seminars and participates in Bar Functions.Reads and reviews professional journals and case law updates to stay current on the regulations and statutes governing family court.Performs related work as required.

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