Part-Time Divorce Hearing Officer

Westmoreland County Prison; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Courthouse is hiring a Part-Time Divorce Hearing Officer. This contract position requires a Juris Doctorate and knowledge of family law. Responsibilities include conducting legal hearings, negotiating settlements, and drafting legal documents, with a daily compensation of $350.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have earned their Juris Doctorate and be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.
• Strong knowledge of family law and court processes required.
• Prior experience in negotiating settlements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates and prepares consent orders of court with attorneys and parties.
• Conducts hearings and drafts Findings of Fact for Family Court Judges.
• Prepares agreements and final divorce documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Knowledge of family law

Procedural rules

Evidentiary standards

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Notice of Vacancy Part-Time Divorce Hearing Officer

Westmoreland County Courthouse is seeking qualified candidates for a contract Divorce Hearing Officer position. This role offers a daily rate of $350 and does not include benefits. Candidates must agree not to practice family lawbefore a conferenceofficer,hearingofficer, permanent or standinghearingofficer, or judge of Westmoreland County.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Negotiates and prepares consent orders of courtwith attorneys and parties.
• Conducts hearings with attorneys, clients, and witnesses when a consent agreement is not possible, requiring knowledge of relevant law, procedural rules, and evidentiary standards.
• Drafts and prepares Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Recommendations for Family Court Judges, assessing witness credibility and applying legal principles.
• Conducts settlement negotiations at All Counts Conferences.
• Prepares agreements and final divorce documents necessary to conclude divorce proceedings.
• Drafts findings and orders of court when settlement is not reached.
• Conducts spousal and child support hearings de novowhen conflicts arise for the DRO Hearing Officer.

Requirements:

Candidates must have earned their Juris Doctorate and be admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania. They must have a strong working knowledge of family law, procedural and evidentiary rules, and court processes. Prior experience in negotiating settlements and preparing legal orders is preferred.

Location:

Westmoreland County Courthouse

Compensation:

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to Amy DeMatt, Mezzanine 3, Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601 or by email to:[e-mail] .