Magistrate - Tippecanoe County

Tippecanoe County Government; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Superior Courts is accepting resumes for a full-time Magistrate. The position may work in any division under supervision of presiding judges.

Magistrates are paid by the State of Indiana, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement through the State of Indiana. The role covers hearings in criminal and civil cases, including remote hearings and bench trials, along with other duties as assigned by supervising judges.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Clear conduct record and good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial hearings.
• Review and rule on various motions.
• Review and rule on search warrant requests.
• Draft and issue orders in a timely manner.
• Preside over probation and community correction violation hearings.
• Preside over hearings and bench trials, including remote hearings.
• Preside over family law, small claims, eviction, and other civil/criminal cases.
• Answer warrant requests after hours and on weekends.

Skills

Admitted to Indiana Bar

Job description

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tippecanoe County Superior Courts 4,5, 6 & 7 are accepting resumes for a full-time Magistrate. This position may work in any of the Court's divisions under the supervision of any of the presiding judges. Magistrates are paid by the State of Indiana. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision and retirement are also available through the State of Indiana.

Position Responsibilities

Includes all of the following:

• Conduct initial hearings;
• Review and rule on various types of motions;
• Review and rule on search warrant requests;
• Timely draft and issue accordant orders;
• Preside over Probation and Community Correction violation hearings;
• Preside over hearings (including remote hearings) and bench trials;
• Preside over small claims, eviction, family law and miscellaneous civil cases;
• Preside over criminal and civil jury trials;
• Answer search warrant or emergency detention order requests after business hours and
• on weekends
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervising Judges.

Working Conditions

Office, courtroom and after-hours offsite settings.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, have a clear conduct record and be in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court. Ideal candidates have at least five (5) years of experience in practice.