Magistrate - Delinquency (4973-40)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Juvenile Court is seeking a Magistrate for Delinquency responsibilities in Cincinnati, OH. The role requires a licensed attorney with Ohio Bar admission and at least 5 years of experience, handling hearings and writing decisions. Strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills are essential.

Position offers 40 hours per week with an hourly salary range of $40.00–$60.00. Background screening is required; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess analytical abilities to relate legal principles to facts and decide court outcomes.
• Strong clerical/administrative skills including typing and data entry.
• Proficient in using a personal computer and software such as Microsoft Office and JCMS.
• Capable of handling large caseloads in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned projects on time.
• Excellent written and oral communication; professional interaction with attorneys and staff.
• Knowledge of juvenile law, case law, evidence rules, and civil procedures.

Responsibilities

• Presides over hearings on behalf of Juvenile Court Judges.
• Evaluates evidence, hears testimony, rules on objections, and applies the law.
• Writes legally defensible court decisions in a timely manner.
• Updates JCMS accurately and promptly.
• Maintains courtroom procedure and issues contempt orders as needed.
• Monitors hearing times to ensure cases are heard as scheduled.
• Stays current on statutes, procedures, and case law.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes decisions and documents.
• Participates in meetings with supervisors and community partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in presentations.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clerical/administrative

Computer/technical

Project management

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Juvenile law knowledge

Education

Licensed attorney (5+ years)

Ohio Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

JCMS

Job description

Position:Magistrate - Delinquency (4973-40)

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:4973-40

# of Openings:1

Magistrate - Delinquency (4973-40)

Deadline to Apply: November 19, 2026

Work Location:

Judges Office

800 Broadway

Work Hours:40 Hours/Week

Salary Range:$40.00 - $60.00 Hourly

NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Juvenile Court are subject to background screening in accordance with the document, " Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment ." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Short Form is available to any person upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 513-946-9238.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• Licensed practicing attorney for a minimum of 5 years.
• Admitted and licensed by the Ohio Bar Association to practice law.

Special Working Conditions and/or Hazards:

• Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Job Duties:

• Presides over assigned hearings on behalf of the Juvenile Court Judges.
• Accepts and evaluates evidence in accordance with established rules of evidence, hears testimony, facts and arguments, rules on objections, and applies the law to facts and determines Court response.
• Maintains fairness and impartiality, and writes legally defensible decisions in a timely manner.
• Updates JCMS in an accurate, timely manner.
• Controls and maintains courtroom procedure and conduct on part of attorney's and litigants and issues contempt orders.
• Monitors, manages and controls hearing times to ensure that cases are heard as scheduled and within required timeframes.
• Stays current on new or changing statutes, procedures and case law.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes legal decisions, cases and documents.
• Participates in meeting with supervisors, other department and outside community partners as required.
• Other duties, as assigned
• Participates in presentations and other speaking engagements on behalf of the Court.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Summary of KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES required for the position:

• Must possess analytical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to relate legal principles to facts, determine court response, and make court decisions; Ability to listen and critically analyze facts; Ability to perform complex legal analysis and research.
• Must possess clerical/administrative skills/abilities, which include: Typing and data entry.
• Must possess computer/technical skills/abilities, which include: Ability to operate a personal computer, including use of software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and JCMS.
• Must possess project/process management skills/abilities, which include: Ability to handle large caseloads in an efficient, effective manner.
• Must possess the ability to work independently and complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Must possess superior written and oral communication skills/abilities, which include: Ability to work professionally with attorneys, public and staff, remain fair and impartial; Ability to control courtroom conduct and process; Ability to defuse hostile situations and work effectively with persons of varying socioeconomic and educational backgrounds; Ability to write court decisions in a clear and legally-defensible manner.
• Most possess knowledge of: Juvenile law and related statutes; case law; general law; rules of evidence; civil procedure; jurisprudence of contempt; social welfare system; community social service resources; legal principles and terminology; internal court procedures.