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To promote the efficient administration of justice, judges are designated as “alternates” to preside over emergency matters when the paired judge is away from the courthouse.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority conferred by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.215, effective October 4, 2021 it is ORDERED as follows:

1. Alternates shall coordinate with one another to ensure that one of them will be in the courthouse during normal court hours.
2. If alternates are both scheduled to be absent from the courthouse for periods of vacation, etc. then it shall be the responsibility of each judge to procure emergency coverage for his or her division by another judge.
3. If for any reason alternate judges do not carry out this responsibility, then the duty judge shall preside over emergency matters in such divisions.
4. The following is a listing of the alternate judges:

CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL
Judge J. Keyser / Judge Schosberg Feuer
Judge Nutt / Judge J. Marx
Judge Coates, Jr. / Judge Curley
Judge Harper / Judge Kastrenakes
Judge G. Keyser / Judge Hafele
Judge Goodman/ Judge Gillman

CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION
DOMESTIC DIVISION
Judge Cheesman / Judge Johnson / Judge Francis

JUVENILE DIVISION
Judge Rowe / Judge Small
Judge Kroll / Judge Bell

CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL DIVISION
Judge Caracuzzo / Judge Volker / Judge Gillen
Judge Weiss / Judge Shepherd
Judge Scher / Judge Suskauer

CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP DIVISION
Judge Cheesman / Judge Johnson / Judge Francis

COUNTY COURT DIVISIONS
Judge Shullman / Judge Bristow
Judge Garrison / Judge Parnofiello
Judge Hanser / Judge Surber
Judge Panse / Judge Collins
Judge Zuckerman / Judge Eissey
Judge Bonavita / Judge Castor

NORTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Judge Willis / Judge Moses Stephens1 / Judge Miller / Judge Keever-Agrama
Magistrate Baker / Magistrate Kirigin

WEST COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Judge Alijewicz2

SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Judge Delgado / Judge Martz / Judge Laurie / Judge Kerner
Judge Corlew / Judge Bryson / Judge Damico
Magistrate Klee / Magistrate Bassaline

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMPLEX / GUN CLUB
Judge Burton / Judge Booras

MAGISTRATES / MAIN COURTHOUSE
Magistrate Fanelli (DOR)/ Magistrate James Williams
Magistrate Printz / Magistrate Maxine Williams / Magistrate James Williams

DONE and SIGNED, in Chambers, at West Palm Beach, Florida, this 29th day of September, 2021.
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Glenn D. Kelley, Chief Judge
* supersedes Admin. Order No. 11.106-08/2021

1 Judge Moses Stephens is the only County Judge located at the North County Courthouse. As such, the Circuit Judges located there must assist as her alternate.

2 Judge Alijewicz is the only County Judge located at the Belle Glade Complex. As such, the Gun Club Judges will serve as her alternate with all Circuit matters being handled by Judge Burton and all County matters handled by Judge Booras. Exception being for all Juvenile matters, Division JM (currently Judge Small) will serve as the alternate. Further exception being for the mental health cases for Division IW, see AO 6.101C.3. Further exception being for Division FW, see AO 5.501A.4.

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On Monday, September 27, the Vaccination Van will return and park outside the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach from 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. 

To receive a vaccination, you do not need to be a court-related employee.  Anyone can receive a free dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine during this time.   

Booster shots are also available if you meet the criteria.  Please remember to speak with your health providers first to decide if you are eligible. 

STATE-FUNDED POSITION
POSITION TITLE: Supervising Trial Court Staff Attorney
STARTING SALARY: $64,382.28/annually
DEPARTMENT: Court Administration
PAY GRADE: 52
POSITION NUMBERS: 22008962

SUMMARY:

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit seeks a Supervising Senior Trial Court Staff Attorney (Supervisor). This position is based in downtown West Palm Beach, but may require travel to the North and South County branches. The Supervisor will manage other staff attorneys while also conducting legal research and writing. This is demanding, professional, and highly responsible work.

Supervision duties include training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, and ensuring that deadlines as assigned are met. Must ensure quality work product from staff. Provides guidance to the attorneys, as needed, in researching, interpreting, and applying legal principles of the most complex nature within the assigned work area. Reviews, edits, analyzes, discusses, and provides final approval for written work of attorneys on a regular basis and as needed. Monitors workflow to identify and address potential workload issues and to ensure performance goals are met. Supervisor monitors and reports on the status of the department’s backlogged cases and identifies solutions to address backlog and workload issues. Will be responsible for various reports concerning department statistics and other records. Works independently, as well as cooperatively in a team environment. Complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Legal research and writing duties include reviewing case files, researching the law, preparing memoranda and proposed orders in a variety of legal areas brought before the trial court. Supervisor provides legal advice to Judges, General Counsel, and others as may be required.

The State of Florida provides excellent benefits at a low cost including:

 Medical benefits (HMO/PPO) at a cost of $50.00 single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage
 Life Insurance provided by the State of Florida
 Optional coverage including dental and vision care, disability coverage
 Florida Retirement Plan options
 Vacation and Sick Leave accruals
 13 Court paid holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academic standing and five years experience in the practice of law or as a law clerk in an appellate or trial court Managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience preferred. Law Review, journal, or significant law school writing and editing experience preferred. Membership in the Florida Bar; Exceptional writing skills; Well-rounded understanding of many areas of law, court procedures, court systems, and judicial rules.

COVID-19 PRECAUTION(S):
 Use of court-issued personal protective equipment required
 Temperature screenings
 Social distancing guidelines in place
 Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should electronically submit an application package consisting of a:
 Cover letter
 Resume
 College and law school transcripts (official or unofficial)
 Writing sample not to exceed ten (10) pages
 State of Florida Application available at: https://www.15thcircuit.com/sites/default/files/files/jobDocuments/StateOfFloridaApplication.pdf

The application package must be submitted to: Chief of Personnel, Tammy Anton, at [email protected].

NOTICE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until filled. Submission of an application 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 Tammy Anton, 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.”