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Okaloosa Bar Association The Okaloosa Bar Association is a voluntary bar association serving attorneys, judges and legal professionals who live or practice in Okaloosa county.

2026-2027 OBA Board Members:
JJ Mills (President)
Katie Jaquet (Vice President)
Luke Clark (Secretary)
Michelle Sandler (Tresurer)
Kape McRae (Director at Large)
Jay Patel (Immediate Past President)

Contact: [email protected] With a membership of more than 100 attorneys, the OBA provides an opportunity for its members to network, receive professional training, socialize, and remain connected to each other and the Bar at large. The OBA meets once a month, where its programs regularly feature speakers on law-related issues. The OBA is also active in its community, sponsoring events connected with the annual Law Day commemoration and presenting the yearly Liberty Bell award.

10/08/2026

📣 NOW HIRING | TRIAL COURTS ADMINISTRATOR

The First Judicial Circuit of Florida is seeking a qualified professional to serve as the Circuit Trial Courts Administrator. This position serves as Chief Operating and Financial Officer for the Chief Judge and the local judiciary. The essential functions of the position are: managing court operations, personnel, programs, and services; strategic and operational planning; information technology and communications; security awareness and emergency management; human resources management; public information and media assistance; facilities and capital project coordination; managing due process services such as court reporting, court interpreting, and expert witnesses; ADA coordination; contract negotiations with public and private vendors; caseload statistics and management; and senior judge coordination.

📍 Location: M. C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502
đź’° Salary: $13,782.65/month (approximately $165,392 annually) + State benefits

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (or qualifying equivalent experience)

8 years of relevant professional experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or management role

Knowledge of the Florida State Courts System preferred

đź“… Application Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST

To apply: Submit a State Application, résumé, and writing sample to:

The First Judicial Circuit
Human Resources
190 Governmental Center
Pensacola, FL 32502
Fax: (850) 595-0360
or Via Email: [email protected].

Please share with anyone who may be interested in this opportunity!

The First Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace / and E-Verify Employer.

Any person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application / selection process should call the First Judicial Circuit human resources department at (850) 595-4400 in advance.

09/08/2026

Join us on September 11th, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Our guest speaker Nicole Kruegel will speak on Effective Questioning of Expert Witnesses. Nicole regularly presents on effective questioning of expert witnesses for the Florida Justice Association. She will be giving us that same presentation for one hour of CLE credit. This event will take place in jury assembly at the Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension and lunch will be provided. This event will be FREE for members! You can RSVP by email to: [email protected]

Okaloosa Bar Association board members Katie Jaquet, Vice President, and Michelle Sandler, Treasurer, attended the Okalo...
08/25/2026

Okaloosa Bar Association board members Katie Jaquet, Vice President, and Michelle Sandler, Treasurer, attended the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night to support member Megan Blancho. Megan was this year’s Hall of Fame inductee in the professional/business category. Congratulations on this momentous achievement Megan!

05/13/2026

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