Magistrate - Child Support (4974-40)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Hamilton County Juvenile Court is seeking a Child Support Magistrate to preside over assigned hearings on behalf of Juvenile Court Judges. The Magistrate evaluates evidence and testimony, applies the law to the facts, rules on objections, and determines the Court’s response. The role requires maintaining fairness and impartiality, managing courtroom procedure and hearing schedules, and producing timely, legally defensible decisions. The Magistrate conducts legal research, stays current on statutes, procedures, and case law, and accurately updates JCMS. The position also involves meetings with supervisors, departments, and community partners; presentations and speaking engagements on behalf of the Court; and other assigned duties. The role is based at the Judges Office, 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Be a licensed practicing attorney for a minimum of 5 years.
Be admitted and licensed by the Ohio Bar Association to practice law.
Possess analytical ability to relate legal principles to facts, determine Court responses, make decisions, critically analyze facts, and conduct complex legal analysis and research.
Have typing and data-entry skills.
Be able to operate a personal computer and software including Microsoft Office and JCMS.
Be able to manage large caseloads efficiently and effectively.
Be able to work independently and complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
Have superior written and oral communication skills; work professionally with attorneys, the public, and staff; remain fair and impartial; control courtroom conduct and process; defuse hostile situations; work effectively with people from varied socioeconomic and educational backgrounds; and write clear, legally defensible decisions.
Possess knowledge of juvenile law and related statutes, case law, general law, rules of evidence, civil procedure, jurisprudence of contempt, the social welfare system, community social service resources, legal principles and terminology, and internal Court procedures.

Responsibilities

Preside over assigned hearings on behalf of the Juvenile Court Judges.
Evaluate evidence and testimony in accordance with established rules of evidence, hear facts and arguments, rule on objections, apply law to facts, and determine the Court’s response.
Maintain fairness and impartiality and write timely, legally defensible decisions.
Update JCMS accurately and in a timely manner.
Control courtroom procedure and the conduct of attorneys and litigants, including issuing contempt orders.
Manage hearing times to ensure cases are heard as scheduled and within required timeframes.
Stay current on new or changing statutes, procedures, and case law.
Conduct legal research and analyze legal decisions, cases, and documents.
Participate in meetings with supervisors, other departments, and outside community partners as required.
Participate in presentations and other speaking engagements on behalf of the Court.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.