HEARING OFFICER

HEARING OFFICER - 22010824

Date: Jul 27, 2026

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Requisition No: 880296

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: HEARING OFFICER - 22010824

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22010824

Salary: 98,488.20 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2026

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POSITION: Hearing Officer - Position Number #010824

LOCATION : St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida

SALARY : $98,488.20 annually

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 4, 2026

General Description

The essential function of the position 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 independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings to the Administrative Magistrate.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements

Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience – Five years of related work experience in the practice of law. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Certification and Special Requirements – Requires membership inGood Standingin The Florida Bar.

Valid Florida State Driver’s License required.

How to Apply Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter and resume

2. Three writing samples from within the past two years.

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Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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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.

Location:

FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 STUART, FL, US, 34996 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 STUART, FL, US, 34994 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 STUART, FL, US, 34997 STUART, FL, US, 34984 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960

Nearest Major Market:Port Saint Lucie