Requisition No: 873103
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: MAGISTRATE - 22011105
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22011105
Salary: $107,550.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026
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POSITION: Magistrate - Position Number 011105
LOCATION: Indian River Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida
Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit.
SALARY: $107,550.00 annually
Full-Time; Benefits Package Available; FRS Retirement
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 18, 2026
General Description
The essential function of the family Magistrate is to conduct hearings and make recommendations on matters referred for hearing by judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing findings and recommendations for the parties and referring judge’s consideration. The position works independently, under the general supervision of the Administrative Magistrate.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements
Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Experience – Five years of work experience in the practice of law, including one year in family law.
Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certification and Special Requirements – Membership in Good Standing in the Florida Bar. Valid Florida State Driver’s License required.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
Click here to apply and upload documents: State of Florida Careers - People First
Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Office of Human Resources at (772) 807-4370 (option 6).
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
