Juvenile-Magistrate

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION: Juvenile Magistrate

DEPARTMENT:  Court Administration        

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Juvenile Magistrate for the Hamilton County Courts.

DUTIES:

Conduct hearings, including preliminary, initial, omnibus, or other pretrial hearings. Conduct evidentiary hearings or trials and receives jury verdicts.

Take and certify affidavits or depositions, order issuance of subpoenas, compel attendance of witnesses, punishes contempt of court, issues warrants, sets bail and enforces court rules.

Report findings in evidentiary hearings, trials, and/or jury verdicts to the court. Verify certificates for the authentication of records of a proceeding conducted by the Magistrate.  Enter final orders, conduct sentencing hearings, and impose sentences when the Magistrate presides at a criminal trial.

Review memoranda and files in regard to hearings, discussions with judges, probation officers, attorneys, and/or caseworkers as needed.

Perform other duties as allowed by law, including, but not limited to, administering an oath or affirmation.

Serve as a judge pro tempore or as a special judge as required.

Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Possession of a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admission to practice of law in the State of Indiana.

Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and ordinances to various specific situations and circumstances.

Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and standard legal documents and forms.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with judges, probation officers, caseworkers, law enforcement personnel, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and standard office procedures.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements. 

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect.

Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend, and evening hours, and periodically travels out of town, sometimes overnight.

Ability to appropriately respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

II.  DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent applies a broad scope of laws, rules, and regulations to, and oversees court proceedings and legal procedures.  Independent judgment is needed in adaptation of statutory law, case law, general guidelines, and accepted procedures to meet specific situations and to best fit contradictory or complex circumstances. 

III.  RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent makes a major contribution to the development, administration and implementation of court determinations and legal actions.  Supervisory review is minimal, and generally restricted to outlining general policy and results desired. 

IV.  PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with judges, probation officers, caseworkers, law enforcement personnel, and the public for the purpose of exchanging information, resolving problems, and conducting judicial proceedings.

Incumbent reports directly to the Presiding Judge