What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referee/Magistrate position at City of Springfield, Ohio?
Preside over all actions initially filed in the Small Claims Division of the Court, first and second causes of action in forcible entry and detainer complaints, civil cases, debtors examinations, replevin actions, traffic cases, minor and fourth degree misdemeanor Division of Natural Resources citations, Division of Watercraft citations, littering citations, minor misdemeanor criminal citations, non-jailable criminal offenses and inspection cases, other criminal cases as may be assigned by the Court to the Magistrates. Employees of the Court are At-Will Employees and serve at the pleasure of the Court.
Research case law, statutes, secondary legal sources, local/evidentiary rules and proposed legislation using hard-copy and computerized research.
Analyze legal decisions, cases and documents.
Control and maintain courtroom procedure and conduct on part of attorneys and litigants.
Monitor, manage and control hearing times to ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner.
Review daily filings processed by the Clerk’s Office for assigned cases.
Juris doctorate degree.
Admitted and licensed by the Supreme Court to practice law for a minimum of four years.
Judicial/magistrate continuing education, as required by the Supreme Court, are paid by the employer.
Include a resume and cover letter as an attachment to your online application.
Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview.
May require submission to a criminal history background check and drug testing for employment.
The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period.
Please direct any questions regarding this job posting to Amy King, Court Administrator at aking@springfieldohio.gov.
Salary : $35