*POSITION SUMMARY:*
The Juvenile Magistrate conducts trials, hearings, status conferences on all motions and complaints.
Issues magistrates’ orders/decisions in juvenile delinquency/truancy/unruly/traffic cases and in abuse/neglect/dependency cases.
Ensures that cases are disposed of in a timely manner and within Supreme Court Guidelines.
Covers duty matters on regularly scheduled days and at other times for the Judges and/or Judge’s duty bailiff.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Presides over specialty courts as established.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
1.
Provides direction and instruction to ensure daily docket management.
2.
Collaborate with Lead Juvenile Magistrate on overall supervision of assigned Juvenile Court Officer.
3.
Conducts trials, hearings, and status conferences in juvenile court cases, (delinquency, truancy, unruly, traffic, A/N/D) and issues magistrate orders, case management orders, and decisions.
4.
Regulates the proceedings of all cases on the docket.
Reviews pleadings, assessments, and other documents.
Swears-in witnesses, receives evidence, and assesses the credibility of parties and witnesses to each case.
5.
Assists Court, FCCS and Counsel with out-of-court requests for ex parte orders, and exceptions requested related to Court-ordered restrictions.
6.
Reviews and approves/signs paper or electronic submissions to the court (e.
g.
pleadings, affidavits, motions).
7.
Conducts legal research related to the issue(s) presented in Court hearings.
Remains current on statutes, rules, and case law.
8.
Ensures that cases are disposed of in a timely manner within Supreme Court guidelines.
9.
Reviews monthly activity reports and monitors compliance with Supreme Court
case disposition guidelines.
Prepares quarterly reports on status of outstanding decisions and delinquent cases.
10.
Serves as duty Magistrate on a regular rotating basis and covers duty matters for the Judges in absence of the Duty Judge.
11.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*
Graduate from an accredited law school; possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Ohio and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Ohio.
Minimum five years of experience practicing law in the area of juvenile law.
Able to meet bi-annual Continuing Legal Education requirements to maintain license in good standing, which includes a minimum of 10 judicial college hours.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,406.
40 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
* Juvenile Law Practice: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Ohio BAR Association (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Columbus, OH 43215: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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