Magistrate

Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Newark, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Ohio Public Employees Retirement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Personal leave

Job summary

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division, seeks a Magistrate to efficiently manage a high-volume Juvenile Court docket, conduct hearings, and issue orders in accordance with Ohio law. The ideal candidate will have a JD, be admitted to the Ohio bar, and possess at least four years of practicing attorney experience.

Flexibility for on-call hours and a commitment to ethical standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and admission to the Ohio bar.
• Minimum four years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• In good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and fairly manage high-volume Juvenile Court docket and hearings, in-person and remote.
• Analyze, evaluate, and rule on motions and evidence admissibility.
• Draft legal opinions, findings of fact and conclusions of law for Judge's approval.
• Issue orders for pretrial, discovery, guardians ad litem, shelters, detentions and temporary orders.
• Set bail and impose sanctions for contempt; perform legal research as required.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct.
• Communicate effectively with judges, attorneys, litigants and staff; manage court resources.
• Be available outside regular hours for emergency orders.

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Position: Magistrate

Agency: Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division

Hours: Full-time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience (Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Paid Holiday, Sick, Vacation, Personal Leave)

Summary: Successful candidates shall be able to: efficiently manage a high-volume Juvenile Court docket, including but not limited to, unruly, delinquency, abuse, neglect, and/or dependency, adult contributing, child support, traffic, civil protection orders, and custody matters; conduct hearings; preside over cases; assist in judicial and case management; and, administer justice fairly and impartially pursuant to the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, Rules of Evidence, Juvenile and Civil Rules of Procedure, and Code of Judicial Conduct.

• Efficiently and fairly manage high volume Juvenile Court docket, conduct both in-person and remote court hearings of various types, and maintain order in the courtroom.
• Knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and legislation, including but not limited to, remaining apprised of updates to the Ohio Revised Code, Juvenile, Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure, Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Rules of Evidence, and Rules of Superintendence of the Courts of Ohio.
• Analyze, evaluate, and rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence.
• Knowledge and ability to issue orders and decisions in, including, but not limited to: pretrial and discovery proceedings; appointments of an attorney or guardian ad litem; ex parte removals; shelter care hearings; detention hearings; temporary orders or extension of said orders; summons and warrants; preliminary conferences; continuances; deposition orders; orders for social histories, physical and mental examinations; order for competency and/or psychological evaluations; proceedings upon application for the issuance of a temporary protection order; and other orders as necessary to regulate proceedings.
• Ability to set bail and impose sanctions for contempt.
• Ability to perform legal research as required by the Judge or demands of the job.
• Knowledge and ability to draft legal opinions, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and various other legal memoranda, and recommend final disposition in all matters for Judge’s approval.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of Juvenile and Probate Court, community resources, and dispositional alternatives.
• Ability to maintain availability outside of regular hours for necessary emergency orders.
• Necessary compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct and Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, and ability to maintain the highest ethical standards, exhibit patience and professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound discretion.
• Ability to complete assigned work, prioritize, and organize independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management, reliability and punctuality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, outside agencies and the public.
• Ability to read, write, utilize computer applications including the Juvenile Court’s case management system and office equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct in-camera interviews and competency colloquies of minor children.
• Complete other duties as authorized by rule or statue and/or as assigned by the Judge.

Qualifications: Applicants shall have a Juris Doctor degree, at least four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, and shall be admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court in the State of Ohio and be in good standing.

Work Environment: Typical work hours for this position include day shift with regular on-call shifts in the evening and on weekends. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.