Employment Opportunities
Lorain County Domestic Relations Court will accept applications at any time. Applications must be filled out in its entirety (this includes all signatures) to be considered for a candidate for any position within the Court. Applications may be printed from this website or picked up in person at the Lorain County Justice Center – Assignment Commissioner’s window located on the 2nd and 4th floors. Applications may be submitted to Mr. Tim Weitzel, Court Administrator, Lorain County Justice Center, 4th Floor via mail or emailed to [email protected].
Application
Be sure to complete all sections of the application including the Pre-Employment Controlled Substances Testing Authorization and the Criminal Records Check and Release of Information. Fillable pdf can ONLY be filled out using Adobe Reader. Microsoft EDGE will not work.
- Download Application for Employment (Fillable PDF)
Current Openings
- Legal Services Clerk Legal Serv Clerk FINAL 2023 | Legal Services Clerk Posting 2023
- Juvenile Detention Officer Juvenile Detention Officer FINAL 2022 | Juvenile Detention Officer Posting
- Juvenile Detention Officer Part-time Juvenile Detention Officer | Juvenile Detention Officer FINAL 2023
- Diversion Specialist Diversion Specialist 2023 | Diversion Specialist Posting 2023
- Control Room Clerk Control Room Clerk FINAL 2023 | Control Room Clerk Thur-Sat
Working with Lorain County Domestic Relations Court
Lorain County Domestic Relations Court offers employment opportunities for a variety of skill sets. Our goal is to hire and maintain positive, skilled professionals that are dedicated to our mission and to making an impact in the lives of youth and families. Many of our staff members have made employment with our Court as their career due to the relationships built with co-workers and supervisors. The driving force behind our staff is their willingness to be selfless at times and to make mission-based decisions for the best interest of the Court and the public that we serve.
More Spotlights
All Spotlights can be found by clicking here: SPOTLIGHTS
Requirements
Requirements: Educational requirements vary among positions. A minimum qualification for a non-degreed position will require a high school diploma or a GED. An acceptable field for those positions requiring a Bachelor’s degree, would be Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or a related field. Additionally, qualified candidates will meet the following:
- Meet the posted age requirement
- Ability to communicate & work appropriately with professional staff, adolescents & the general public
- Proven written & verbal communication skills
- Must submit to mandatory drug & alcohol screening
- Valid O.D.L. & proof of insurance
- No more than one moving violation or at fault accident in the last 3 years
- Pass physical exam, if required
- 3 letters of reference, if required
*An interview may or may not be required
*An equal opportunity employer M/F
Employment FAQ’s
Lorain County Domestic Relations Court offers excellent fringe benefits including:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Two Weeks Paid Vacation
- 14 paid holidays
- OPERS Retirement System
- Supplemental Retirement options