JOB OVERVIEW

Conducts daily small claims proceedings as well as traffic proceedings. Small Claims dockets are conducted Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Traffic dockets are conducted Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHY TOLEDO MUNICIPAL COURT?

• Enrollment in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and optional Deferred Compensation Plans

• 14 paid holidays

• Vacation and sick time leave accrual

• Excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription, and a life insurance policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of legal practice required.

Must be an attorney of law admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with Supreme Court of Ohio. Must be LEADS certifiable. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be evaluated comparatively based on demonstrated experience. Consideration will include judicial or neutral decision-making experience; collections, creditor-debtor, and traffic matters; courtroom practice; management of high-volume caseloads; communication with self-represented litigants; and legal research and writing, including preparation of findings and orders.

Submit resume with cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications outlined above by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2026:

Email: tmchiring@tmcourt.org

Mail: The Court Administrator’s Office (Attn: HR-Magistrate), Toledo Municipal Court, Judges’ Division, 2nd Floor, 555 North Erie, Toledo, OH 43604

COURT NAVIGATOR

Toledo Municipal Court

Open Posting: August 12, 2026

The Toledo Municipal Court is seeking a part-time Court Navigator. Must be available to work up to 20 hours per week during court business hours, with a preference for afternoon availability. The starting salary for this position is $23.815 per hour.

This is a part-time position that requires proof of continuing college level education in either a Paralegal related field of study or enrollment in law school. For complete job description go to https://toledomunicipalcourt.org/careers

Responsibilities include:

 Performing law clerk duties for housing and small claims magistrates

 Assisting the public with completing forms related to evictions, smalls claims, and garnishments

 Answering litigants' questions about procedures or case status

 Filling in as an arraignment court law clerk as needed

 Providing initial screening for license intervention officer and mediation.

 Referring parties to proper external resources for guidance

Applicants must be able to:

 Take initiative as a self-starter

 Interact with the public and members of the bench

 Work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum qualifications:

 Two (2) years college instruction (60 semester hours) toward a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies or Bachelor Degree and current enrollment in an accredited college of law, required

 Proof of continuing college level education in one of the above-referenced fields of study, required

 One (1) year prior legal or non-legal work experience, required

 One (1) year experience working with the public preferred, but not required

If interested in applying for this part-time position, please submit a resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Applications accepted by mail, email or fax. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The candidate selected must pass a background check. Equal Employment Opportunity.

MAIL: Toledo Municipal Court Judges’ Division

Court Administrator Office (Attn: HR-Court Navigator)

555 N. Erie Street, Second Floor

Toledo, OH 43604

EMAIL: tmchiring@tmcourt.org

FAX: 419-245-1802 (Attn: HR Officer)

COURT SECURITY-BAILIFF (PART-TIME)

The Court is now accepting applications for the position of part-time Court Security Bailiff.  This position is responsible for providing front door security, courtroom security and general building security at Toledo Municipal Court.  Responsibilities include screening all visitors and packages entering the Court, performing law enforcement duties associated with this position, as well as maintaining and managing security and order in the courtroom. 

Graduation from High School or GED required. Associates degree, or completion of a minimum 60 semester hours at an accredited college or university in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology or related field preferred, but not required. Must be Ohio peace officer certified to include successful qualification of the OPOTA mandated firearms qualification course of fire, is required. One year verifiable experience (minimum 1,000 working hours) as a certified Peace Officer or military equivalency preferred. Two years full time experience working in a court, correctional, or law enforcement environment preferred. Potential candidates must pass a background check, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation. Full rate is $34.040 an hour.  

Please submit cover letter and resume describing how you meet the qualifications outlined above via email: tmchiring@tmcourt.org or via mail; Court Administrator’s Office, (Attn. HR-CSB), Toledo Municipal Court, Judges Division, 2nd floor, 555 N. Erie Street, Toledo, OH  43604.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the complete job description at https://toledomunicipalcourt.org/careers