Magistrate - Delinquency (4973-40)

Hamilton County Juvenile Court•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Magistrate - Delinquency presides over assigned hearings on behalf of the Juvenile Court Judges. The role evaluates evidence and testimony, applies law to facts, determines the Court’s response, and issues timely, legally defensible decisions. The Magistrate maintains fairness and impartiality, manages courtroom procedure and conduct, and ensures cases are heard as scheduled and within required timeframes. The position also involves updating JCMS accurately and promptly, conducting legal research, analyzing legal decisions and documents, staying current on statutes, procedures, and case law, and participating in meetings and Court presentations or speaking engagements. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and may include other assigned duties. Work is indoors and employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, though occasional temperature changes may occur. The position is located at the Judges Office, 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Be a licensed practicing attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Be admitted and licensed by the Ohio Bar Association to practice law.
Possess analytical skills, including the ability to relate legal principles to facts, determine Court responses, make Court decisions, listen to and critically analyze facts, and conduct complex legal analysis and research.
Possess clerical and administrative skills, including typing and data entry.
Be able to operate a personal computer and software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and JCMS.
Be able to handle large caseloads efficiently and effectively.
Be able to work independently and complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
Possess superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to work professionally with attorneys, the public, and staff; remain fair and impartial; control courtroom conduct and process; defuse hostile situations; work effectively with people of varying socioeconomic and educational backgrounds; and write clear, legally defensible Court 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.
Accept and evaluate evidence under established rules of evidence; hear testimony, facts, and arguments; rule on objections; apply the law to facts; and determine the Court’s response.
Maintain fairness and impartiality and write legally defensible decisions in a timely manner.
Update JCMS accurately and in a timely manner.
Control courtroom procedure and the conduct of attorneys and litigants, and issue contempt orders.
Monitor, manage, and control hearing times so 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.