Magistrate - Child Support (4974-40)

Hamilton County Juvenile Court•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Magistrate - Child Support presides over assigned hearings on behalf of the Juvenile Court Judges. The role evaluates evidence and testimony, applies the law to the facts, determines the Court’s response, and writes timely, legally defensible decisions. The Magistrate maintains fairness and impartiality, manages courtroom procedure and conduct, and ensures hearings proceed as scheduled and within required timeframes. The position also involves updating JCMS, staying current on statutes, procedures, and case law, conducting legal research and analysis, and participating in meetings and presentations on behalf of the Court. The Magistrate must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

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 court decisions, listen to and critically analyze facts, and conduct complex legal analysis and research.
Possess typing and data-entry skills.
Be able to operate a personal computer and software including Microsoft Office and JCMS.
Be able to efficiently and effectively handle large caseloads.
Be able to work independently and complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
Have superior written and oral communication skills.
Be able to work professionally with attorneys, the public, and staff while remaining fair and impartial.
Be able to control courtroom conduct and process, defuse hostile situations, and work effectively with people from varying socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Be able to write clear, legally defensible court decisions.
Have 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.
Satisfy the required background screening; convictions listed in the referenced disqualifying-offenses document may disqualify candidates.

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 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.
Monitor and manage 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.