15thcircuit
Civil Traffic Hearing Officer
15thcircuit, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
This is an Independent Contractual position with the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
This contractual position is responsible for professional legal work as well as conducting hearings and trials. The Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) takes and evaluates evidence and testimony from witnesses and uses that in making findings of fact and conclusions of law. Civil Traffic Hearing Officers conduct both pretrial hearings and traffic infraction trials. This is high volume work with most dockets containing between 100-425 cases. The CTHOs are assigned to various traffic dockets generally two to three months in advance of same, taking into consideration any personal conflicts in scheduling.Responsibilities:
Hear and consider all civil traffic infraction proceedings (including parking tickets) over which a CTHO has jurisdiction pursuant to Florida law. This includes accepting pleas from defendants, hearing and ruling upon motions, deciding the guilt or innocence of any person, adult or juvenile, charged with any civil traffic infraction over which the CTHO has jurisdiction.Preside over weekday and weekend calendars, which are scheduled at traffic court locations throughout Palm Beach County.Provide services pursuant to the Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, Rules of Court, the Code of Judicial Conduct, Administrative Order 10.301-09/18 (as may be amended from time to time), and any other applicable county ordinances, administrative orders, and relevant case law.Enter orders as required, both written and orally, and perform research as needed, on those matters that come before the CTHO, both in court and outside of court, upon written motion and/or correspondence.Perform the services for which the CTHO is retained to the best of the CTHO’s ability and at the direction and request of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Adhere to the Florida Rules of Traffic Court and Florida Statutes as applicable to the position of CTHO.Maintain all records CTHO receives in conjunction with obligations under this Agreement in accordance with Rule 2.420, Florida Rules of General Practice & Judicial Administration. Further, the CTHO will maintain the confidentiality of any records that are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Rule 2.420, Florida Rules of General Practice & Judicial Administration.Comply with the Code of Judicial Conduct, as applicable.Preside over traffic court as the CTHO is scheduled by Court Administration and perform such services in a timely manner.Should the CTHO not be able to preside on the assigned date and time, it will be the responsibility of the CTHO to obtain coverage for the assigned date and time from another CTHO or judge.Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited law school.Good standing membership in the Florida Bar, plus five (5) years of experience in the practice of law in Florida; must include trial experience.Commissioned notary public for the State of Florida.Not have any prior convictions for any felony, misdemeanor, or criminal traffic offense.Not have any pending traffic or parking tickets, which have not been timely paid.Make true and complete representations, to the best of his/her belief, on the CTHO application.Successfully pass a reference and criminal background check, which shall be provided at the expense of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Requirements Upon Employment:
In accordance with the requirements of Florida Rule of Traffic 6.630(f), complete forty (40) hours of the education and training program approved by the Florida Supreme Court.Annually complete four (4) hours of approved continuing legal education classes for CTHOs, which shall be provided at the expense of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Florida statutes, case law and Florida rules of Court. Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the ability to take evidence. Ability to work with litigants who are in stressful situations and lack knowledge of the law. Possess a professional, collaborative, and upbeat approach to work and leadership style. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, the ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines are essential to succeed in the role. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and JVS or other case management system. Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner. Proficiency in the use of ZOOM software and other virtual meeting platforms for remote hearings.Notice:
Application packets must include (at a minimum) cover letter, resume and application. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Application packets will continue to be received until filled. Submission of an application packet does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”
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This contractual position is responsible for professional legal work as well as conducting hearings and trials. The Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO) takes and evaluates evidence and testimony from witnesses and uses that in making findings of fact and conclusions of law. Civil Traffic Hearing Officers conduct both pretrial hearings and traffic infraction trials. This is high volume work with most dockets containing between 100-425 cases. The CTHOs are assigned to various traffic dockets generally two to three months in advance of same, taking into consideration any personal conflicts in scheduling.Responsibilities:
Hear and consider all civil traffic infraction proceedings (including parking tickets) over which a CTHO has jurisdiction pursuant to Florida law. This includes accepting pleas from defendants, hearing and ruling upon motions, deciding the guilt or innocence of any person, adult or juvenile, charged with any civil traffic infraction over which the CTHO has jurisdiction.Preside over weekday and weekend calendars, which are scheduled at traffic court locations throughout Palm Beach County.Provide services pursuant to the Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, Rules of Court, the Code of Judicial Conduct, Administrative Order 10.301-09/18 (as may be amended from time to time), and any other applicable county ordinances, administrative orders, and relevant case law.Enter orders as required, both written and orally, and perform research as needed, on those matters that come before the CTHO, both in court and outside of court, upon written motion and/or correspondence.Perform the services for which the CTHO is retained to the best of the CTHO’s ability and at the direction and request of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Adhere to the Florida Rules of Traffic Court and Florida Statutes as applicable to the position of CTHO.Maintain all records CTHO receives in conjunction with obligations under this Agreement in accordance with Rule 2.420, Florida Rules of General Practice & Judicial Administration. Further, the CTHO will maintain the confidentiality of any records that are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Rule 2.420, Florida Rules of General Practice & Judicial Administration.Comply with the Code of Judicial Conduct, as applicable.Preside over traffic court as the CTHO is scheduled by Court Administration and perform such services in a timely manner.Should the CTHO not be able to preside on the assigned date and time, it will be the responsibility of the CTHO to obtain coverage for the assigned date and time from another CTHO or judge.Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited law school.Good standing membership in the Florida Bar, plus five (5) years of experience in the practice of law in Florida; must include trial experience.Commissioned notary public for the State of Florida.Not have any prior convictions for any felony, misdemeanor, or criminal traffic offense.Not have any pending traffic or parking tickets, which have not been timely paid.Make true and complete representations, to the best of his/her belief, on the CTHO application.Successfully pass a reference and criminal background check, which shall be provided at the expense of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Requirements Upon Employment:
In accordance with the requirements of Florida Rule of Traffic 6.630(f), complete forty (40) hours of the education and training program approved by the Florida Supreme Court.Annually complete four (4) hours of approved continuing legal education classes for CTHOs, which shall be provided at the expense of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Florida statutes, case law and Florida rules of Court. Knowledge of the rules of evidence and the ability to take evidence. Ability to work with litigants who are in stressful situations and lack knowledge of the law. Possess a professional, collaborative, and upbeat approach to work and leadership style. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, the ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines are essential to succeed in the role. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and JVS or other case management system. Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner. Proficiency in the use of ZOOM software and other virtual meeting platforms for remote hearings.Notice:
Application packets must include (at a minimum) cover letter, resume and application. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Application packets will continue to be received until filled. Submission of an application packet does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any of the protected classes.If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in the interviewing process once selected, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; telephone number (561) 355-4380 at least 7 days before your scheduled either in-person or telephonic interview; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call “711.”
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