DEPARTMENT: Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas General Division

POSITION TITLE: Court Administrator/Magistrate

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week, County Benefits

ANNUAL SALARY: Commensurate with skills and experience, $85,000-$110,000

The Court Administrator/Magistrate is under the direct supervision of the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Judges.

[QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED/GENERAL DUTIES:]{.underline}

The Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas, General Division seeks a licensed attorney to serve as the full-time Court Administrator/Magistrate. Applicant must have an active license to practice law in the State of Ohio, and the majority of this position's duties are those of Court Administrator. Applicant would cover other General Division Magistrate hearings on an as-needed basis. Under the general direction of the Judges, the Court Administrator provides general direction and supervision of all Court systems operations including case management, records management, budget, fiscal, technology, human resources, facilities management, and jury management. The Court Administrator must be able to conduct research and advise the Court on legal issues, while maintaining confidentiality. The Court Administrator must represent the Court in a positive and professional manner at all times to all persons who access the Court, including all Elected Officials, Judges, attorneys, court personnel and the public.

Applicants must have good communication skills, and be able to prioritize tasks and deal well with others, including the public. Applicants must be able to work efficiently and accurately, meet time-sensitive demands, and prepare meaningful, organized reports and work with all persons, including employees and Judges in a courteous and fair manner, setting a good example for others. The Court Administrator shall develop and maintain effective working relationships with all three Judges for the General Division. Once hired, completion of the Ohio Supreme Court's, Court Management Program at Court expense is required.

[SEND RESUME/COVER LETTER AND LIST OF REFERENCES BY MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2026]{.underline}

[TO ALL THREE JUDGES LISTED BY E-MAIL:]{.underline}

Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas -- General Division

Judge Thomas Harris, Administrative Judge -- TEHarris@ashtabulacounty.us

Judge Marianne Sezon, Presiding Judge -- MSezon@ashtabulacounty.us

Judge David Schroeder -- DASchroeder@ashtabulacounty.us

ANY QUESTIONS, CALL PRESIDING JUDGE MARIANNE SEZON -- 440-576-3682

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

?Ashtabula County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Ashtabula County is a Drug-Free Workplace

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