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Associate Attorney Jobs in Green Bay, WI at Schuchart Law Offices, LLC
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
MAGISTRATE-CRIMINAL DIVISION
DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Judiciary
HIRING RANGE: Follows Indiana Judicial Salary Guidelines
BENEFITS OFFERED: Full State Benefits Offered
DATE TO BE FILLED: ASAP
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: As Assigned
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Primarily Within Elkhart County, With Period Travel Outside of the County for training or conferences (Please complete the driving page on application)
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Courthouses, Goshen and Elkhart
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for acting as an appointed magistrate for the criminal division. This position will conduct criminal hearings of all types as assigned by the supervising judge, including preliminary, initial, omnibus, or other pretrial hearings. Additionally, this position may conduct evidentiary hearings or trials and receive jury verdicts.
Take and certify affidavits or depositions, order issuance of subpoenas, compel attendance of witnesses, punish contempt of court, issue warrants, set bail, and enforce 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 a 7-day, 24-hour on-call status in rotation with all other elected judges and magistrates for emergencies.
Supervises and manages assigned court staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Possession of a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admission to practice of law in the State of Indiana.
· Thorough knowledge of Indiana Supreme/Appellate Court decisions, Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, and Indiana Rules of Evidence.
· Thorough knowledge of standard practices and procedures of the court, legal terminology, standard legal documents and petitions, and Indiana Code.
· Ability to read/interpret detailed Indiana Supreme/Appellate Court decisions, Indiana Code, legal websites, etc.
· Ability to supervise assigned staff, including interviewing and making hiring decisions, orienting new subordinates, establishing specific work goals, and keeping supervisor and assigned staff informed of organization developments.
· Pre-employment background check and drug screen.
For additional information or to apply, visit www.elkhartcounty.com
and click “Employment Opportunities”
Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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Title: Associate Attorney
Company: Schuchart Law Offices, LLC
Location: Green Bay, WI
