Magistrate

Summary

Marion Superior Court is accepting resumes for a full-time Magistrate. This position may work in any of the Court's three divisions. Magistrates are paid through the State. Benefits, including retirement accounts, are also through the State. Ideal candidates shall have a minimum of five years experience.

May include any of the following:

• Conduct initial hearings;
• Review and rule on motions;
• Review and rule on search warrants;
• Draft orders;
• Preside over Probation and Community Correction violation hearings;
• Preside over hearings (including remote hearings) and bench trials;
• Preside over jury trials;
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising Judge.

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana with five years of practice and be in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.

Marion County residency is required within six months of date of hire. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision and retirement, for this position are through the State.

Application deadline is 5p on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Office and courtroom setting.

Job Description

Marion Superior Court is accepting resumes for a full-time Magistrate. This position may work in any of the Court's three divisions. Magistrates are paid through the State. Benefits, including retirement accounts, are also through the State. Ideal candidates shall have a minimum of five years experience.

May include any of the following:

• Conduct initial hearings;
• Review and rule on motions;
• Review and rule on search warrants;
• Draft orders;
• Preside over Probation and Community Correction violation hearings;
• Preside over hearings (including remote hearings) and bench trials;
• Preside over jury trials;
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising Judge.

Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana with five years of practice and be in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.

Marion County residency is required within six months of date of hire. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision and retirement, for this position are through the State.

Application deadline is 5p on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Office and courtroom setting.