Magistrate - Tippecanoe County

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tippecanoe County Superior Courts 4,5, 6 & 7 are accepting resumes for a full-time Magistrate.  This position may work in any of the Court's divisions under the supervision of any of the presiding judges.  Magistrates are paid by the State of Indiana.  Benefits, including medical, dental, vision and retirement are also available through the State of Indiana.

Position Responsibilities

Includes all of the following:

- Conduct initial hearings;
- Review and rule on various types of motions;
- Review and rule on search warrant requests;
- Timely draft and issue accordant orders;
- Preside over Probation and Community Correction violation hearings;
- Preside over hearings (including remote hearings) and bench trials;
- Preside over small claims, eviction, family law and miscellaneous civil cases

- Preside over criminal and civil jury trials;

- Answer search warrant or emergency detention order requests after business hours and 

on weekends
- Complete other duties as assigned by the supervising Judges.

Working Conditions

Office, courtroom and after-hours offsite settings.

Qualifications

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, have a clear conduct record and be in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.  Ideal candidates have at least five (5) years of experience in practice.