State of Florida
HEARING OFFICER - 22012285
State of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Requisition No:
836022Agency:
State Courts SystemWorking Title:
HEARING OFFICER - 22012285Job Location:Seventeenth Judicial Circuit; Fort Lauderdale, FLSalary Range:$4,023.21 MonthlyJob Description:The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters referred for hearing by family court judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for the referring judge’s signature. The position works under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.Reviews judge’s orders of referral and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings of family law cases.Schedules cases and conducts hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; gathers data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony.Reviews reports and recommendations submitted by attorneys and considers/analyzes related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations; in the form of a recommended order to the courts.Prepares case report and recommendations with accompanying orders for referring judge’s signature at the conclusion of hearings.Reads professional journals and updates of case law to stay current on regulations and statutes governing family court.Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional classes, workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.Education and Training Guidelines:Education:Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.Experience:Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.Five years of experience in the practice of law.Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required:Requires membership in good standing in the Florida Bar.Competencies:Data Responsibility:Conducts research to discover new methodologies or to find solutions for unresolved problems.People Responsibility:Mentors others by advising, counseling, or guiding them.Assets Responsibility:Requires responsibility for achieving moderate economies or preventing major losses through interpreting policy as legal counsel.Mathematical Requirements:Uses practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurements, or logarithms; may use algebraic solutions of equations and equalities, deductive geometry, and/or descriptive statistics.Communications Requirements:Reads and interprets highly complex professional materials involving abstract theories and concepts; writes for professional publications; develops and presents papers at professional conferences.Complexity of Work:Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.Contact Information: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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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.
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836022Agency:
State Courts SystemWorking Title:
HEARING OFFICER - 22012285Job Location:Seventeenth Judicial Circuit; Fort Lauderdale, FLSalary Range:$4,023.21 MonthlyJob Description:The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters referred for hearing by family court judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for the referring judge’s signature. The position works under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.Reviews judge’s orders of referral and conducts legal research in preparation for hearings of family law cases.Schedules cases and conducts hearings in compliance with applicable regulations and laws; gathers data in the form of documentary evidence and testimony.Reviews reports and recommendations submitted by attorneys and considers/analyzes related research and information presented at hearings to make case determinations; in the form of a recommended order to the courts.Prepares case report and recommendations with accompanying orders for referring judge’s signature at the conclusion of hearings.Reads professional journals and updates of case law to stay current on regulations and statutes governing family court.Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends technical or professional classes, workshops, seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.Education and Training Guidelines:Education:Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.Experience:Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.Five years of experience in the practice of law.Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Required:Requires membership in good standing in the Florida Bar.Competencies:Data Responsibility:Conducts research to discover new methodologies or to find solutions for unresolved problems.People Responsibility:Mentors others by advising, counseling, or guiding them.Assets Responsibility:Requires responsibility for achieving moderate economies or preventing major losses through interpreting policy as legal counsel.Mathematical Requirements:Uses practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurements, or logarithms; may use algebraic solutions of equations and equalities, deductive geometry, and/or descriptive statistics.Communications Requirements:Reads and interprets highly complex professional materials involving abstract theories and concepts; writes for professional publications; develops and presents papers at professional conferences.Complexity of Work:Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.Contact Information: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.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.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.
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