Judicial Attorney / Magistrate

General duties will include performing research, drafting necessary documents, decisions, orders, and case review notes; performing bailiff duties, docket control, and trial management for the Administrative Judge. Conduct hearings as assigned and perform other related duties as required and may be cross-trained to assist with other departmental duties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• 1. Perform legal research and writing for Administrative Judge.
• 2. Analyze matters before the court, prepare judgment entries, legal memoranda or orders, or other recommendations relevant to orders on cases.
• 3. Examine motions filed with the court to determine compliance with local rules and relevant issues of law and fact.
• 4. Prepare orders and journal entries
• 5. Conduct hearings as assigned, draft and submit recommendations to Judge.
• 6. Conduct pretrials and case management conferences.
• 7. Develop case management schedules and orders.
• 8. Participate in staff training and development as requested.
• 9. Participate in community education activities as assigned.
• 10. Participate in Court initiatives as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Licensed to practice law in state of Ohio for at least five (5) years.
• 2. Good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
• 3. Excellent oral and written communications required. Must submit writing samples.
• 4. Knowledge of court system and procedure.
• 5. Familiarity with CSEA and Title IV-D preferred.
• 6. Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office 365 and Word, Outlook, and Excel, and Westlaw.
• 7. Ability to prioritize work, work independently without daily direct supervision. Must have good time-management skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• 8. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Judges, Court employees, lawyers, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public.
• 9. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• 10. Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and excellent attendance record.
• 11. Patience, objectivity,

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Occasionally, the employee is required to stand and/or walk and reach with their hands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Family law: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• mediation certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person