Magistrate

Presides over domestic relations legal hearings on behalf of the Judge. Decides cases and mediates settlements. Is a mandated reporter who serves at the pleasure of the Judge. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements. Presides over domestic relations settlement hearings and h ears pre- and post-decree cases. Accepts and evaluates evidence in accordance with established rules of evidence, hears testimony, facts and arguments, rules on objections, and applies laws and case law. Rules on motions and makes determinations. Relates legal principles to facts and determines Court response. Maintains fairness and impartiality and writes legally defensible decisions. Hears cases pertaining to jailed litigants pursuant to attachment. Sets bond, prepares release orders, and submits through eFiling. Hears non-contested divorces, dissolutions, and ex parte domestic violence cases. Conducts conferences to encourage settlement of cases or issues. Mediates with parties to assist in reaching agreements. Mediates child visitation and other disputes. Writes Agreed Orders. Controls and maintains courtroom procedure and conduct on part of attorneys and litigants, and issues contempt orders. Monitors, manages and controls hearing times to ensure that cases are heard as scheduled. Follows-up on attorney requests for information and corrections to previous actions. Prepares temporary support orders and attorney fee motions from affidavits. Analyzes and issues attachments; reviews current attachments and determines status. Stays current on new or changed statutes, procedures and case law. Conducts legal research, and analyzes legal decisions, cases and documents. Maintains record of court proceedings by tape recording or court reporter transcript. Maintains docket sheet of tape-recording counter and result codes. Marks and keeps track of exhibits.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains daily time sheets. Writes articles for local bar publication. Talks to schools and presents seminars to promote public relations and judicial system, and to help encourage law and order within the community.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Computer; printer; laptop; dictating machine; recording equipment; VCR; paging equipment; telephone, calculator; copier, fax machine, and other general office equipment.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

Judges; court staff; attorneys; self-represented litigants; law enforcement officers; children; litigants; witnesses; judicial officers; victim advocates; SEA representatives; interpreters; general public.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Non-public records and information contained in party files, personnel files, mediation files, LEADS/NCIC and conciliation files.

CSEA/SETS

records pursuant to state and federal law. Court decisions, orders and other works in progress. In addition to confidential data, filings and other data are sensitive and may not be discussed or distributed pursuant to the Court's Code of Conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good office working conditions. An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: BA or BS Degree in pre-law or related field and JD, plus over five years of practicing law. After appointment, willingness and ability to successfully complete one judicial college course per year, bi-annually fulfill 40 hours of continuing education, and any other licensure and certification requirements. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admitted and in good standing to practice law in the State of Ohio Salary commensurate with experience.

BENEFIT PACKAGE

As a full-time employee, the chosen candidate will receive fringe benefit options including provisions of health care and retirement (partial coverage by employee), paid sick leave, personal leave and vacation. The Court also financially supports training (CLE) hours to maintain licensure. This package is valued over $20,000.00. This position is an

AT-WILL EMPLOYEE

serving at the pleasure of the Court.