Magistrate — Indiana Courts: Hearings, Trials & Warrant Reviews

Tippecanoe County Government; Lafayette (IN); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tippecanoe County Government is seeking a full-time Magistrate to handle diverse court divisions. The role involves presiding over hearings, trials, and motions with supervision from presiding judges, and working within the state system with state-provided benefits.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Indiana Bar, maintain good standing, and have at least five years of legal practice. The position includes after-hours duties and potential remote hearings as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted to practice law in Indiana.
• Clear conduct record and in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
• Ideal candidates have at least five (5) years of experience in practice.

Aufgaben

• Conduct initial hearings and rule on motions and search warrants.
• Draft and issue orders timely; preside over trials and hearings.
• Oversee probation/community corrections violations and bench trials.
• Preside over small claims, eviction, family law and civil cases.
• Respond to warrant or detention order requests after hours and weekends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervising judges.

Kenntnisse

Legal experience

Court procedures

Judicial process understanding

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Tippecanoe County Government is seeking a full-time Magistrate to handle diverse court divisions. The role involves presiding over hearings, trials, and motions with supervision from presiding judges, and working within the state system with state-provided benefits.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Indiana Bar, maintain good standing, and have at least five years of legal practice. The position includes after-hours duties and potential remote hearings as needed.