Magistrate - Tippecanoe County

Tippecanoe County Government; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal experience

Court procedures

Judicial process understanding

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

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.