Magistrate/Staff Attorney

Guernsey County Common Pleas Court • Cambridge, OH

395d

About The Position

The position involves conducting trials and hearings in accordance with Civil Rule 53, managing a docket primarily focused on domestic relations, and issuing decisions on various family law matters. The role requires a licensed attorney to perform legal research, prepare trial materials, and ensure compliance with court procedures while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• Possess a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.
• Be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court and current on all CLE requirements.
• Have a minimum of four years of practice in the State of Ohio, preferably in domestic relations.
• Exhibit excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Be a full-time employee of the Court with no outside private practice.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of courtroom procedure and rules.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Attention to detail and knowledge of proper grammar and sentence structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trials and motion hearings pursuant to Civil Rule 53.
• Promptly hear and decide all cases referred within the Ohio Supreme Court guidelines.
• Complete dockets in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Manage the docket for Child Support Enforcement Agency actions.
• Set parenting time, temporary custody, and support orders.
• Issue written decisions and orders regarding valuation and division of marital property and other matters.
• Review Agreed Entries and Shared Parenting Plans for signature or return for corrections.
• Substitute for Judge as requested to hear and render decisions for uncontested complaints for divorce, petitions for dissolution of marriage, and contested divorce actions.
• Handle the majority of the docket for domestic violence civil protection orders, civil stalking orders, sexually oriented offenses protection orders, and dating violence protection orders.
• Prepare entries from pleadings filed with the Court.
• Review Motions when filed with the Court and conduct appropriate legal research and draft entries for the Judge's review.
• Review civil cases and issue orders regarding discovery, case scheduling, and related pretrial matters.
• Conduct arraignments and bond hearings as requested.
• Conduct legal research as required by the Judge or demands of the job.
• Review pending non-oral hearings and issue orders as required.
• Prepare trial packets for upcoming jury trials and draft jury instructions and verdict forms for review.
• Stay current on case law and legislation.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with the Court.
• Exposure to a variety of legal cases and courtroom experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed