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  • Bailiff- Marion Superior Court Criminal Div.

  • City of Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis, Indiana 46262 United States View Map

Summary

OverviewThe Bailiff provides administrative assistance to the Judge and Court, assisting with conducting open court sessions and in the operation of the court.his is not a security or law enforcement position.Position ResponsibilitiesAssists with conducting open court sessions.Prepares pleadings and monitors court files for court sessions and/or the Judge's rulings.Update files and the Court's case management system and updates matters within the queues.Assists judicial officers and staff during court proceedings, including remote sessions.Coordinates and assists with providing meals and secure areas for jurors during jury trials.Answers court telephones and responds to questions from court representatives and the general public.Assists with the effective management of the court calendar through confirmation of hearings with attorneys.Assists with other duties and responsibilities as needed.QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or HSE. Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and civil and/or criminal procedures preferred. Strong technology, communication and organizational skills a must. Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of individuals essential. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is critical. Excellent computer skills are required.Salary and BenefitsSalary enhancements for bi-lingual skills in Spanish, Burmese or ASL, as well as educational enhancements for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, are part of the compensation package. Pay listed is base pay without applicable experience.Working ConditionsOffice and court room settingAll rates are bi-weekly.2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):Basic: Employer PaidOptional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)Additional25-29 $0.05830-34 $0.08335-39 $0.09940-44 $0.13245-49 $0.22350-54 $0.36355-59 $0.60060-64 $0.79565-69 $1.32970 + $2.054Important Perf UpdateFor more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:1) ASA - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.2) Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of creditable service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation100 percent vested after 5 full years of participationAll employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:Annuitiy Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of creditable service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten‑percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:Indiana Public Retirement SystemPublic Employees' Retirement FundOne North Capitol, Suite 001Indianapolis, Indiana 46204(888) 236-3544#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

OverviewThe Bailiff provides administrative assistance to the Judge and Court, assisting with conducting open court sessions and in the operation of the court.his is not a security or law enforcement position.Position ResponsibilitiesAssists with conducting open court sessions.Prepares pleadings and monitors court files for court sessions and/or the Judge's rulings.Update files and the Court's case management system and updates matters within the queues.Assists judicial officers and staff during court proceedings, including remote sessions.Coordinates and assists with providing meals and secure areas for jurors during jury trials.Answers court telephones and responds to questions from court representatives and the general public.Assists with the effective management of the court calendar through confirmation of hearings with attorneys.Assists with other duties and responsibilities as needed.QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or HSE. Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and civil and/or criminal procedures preferred. Strong technology, communication and organizational skills a must. Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of individuals essential. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail is critical. Excellent computer skills are required.Salary and BenefitsSalary enhancements for bi-lingual skills in Spanish, Burmese or ASL, as well as educational enhancements for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, are part of the compensation package. Pay listed is base pay without applicable experience.Working ConditionsOffice and court room settingAll rates are bi-weekly.2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):Basic: Employer PaidOptional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)Additional25-29 $0.05830-34 $0.08335-39 $0.09940-44 $0.13245-49 $0.22350-54 $0.36355-59 $0.60060-64 $0.79565-69 $1.32970 + $2.054Important Perf UpdateFor more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:1) ASA - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.2) Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of creditable service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.Part Two - This Consists Of An Additional Variable Rate Contribution Paid By The City Toward Your ASA. This Variable Rate Contribution Is Currently 1% Of Your Gross Wages. Vesting In The Value Of The Variable Rate Employer Contribution Will Vary By Length Of Participation. You Are20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation100 percent vested after 5 full years of participationAll employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:Annuitiy Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of creditable service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten‑percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:Indiana Public Retirement SystemPublic Employees' Retirement FundOne North Capitol, Suite 001Indianapolis, Indiana 46204(888) 236-3544#J-18808-Ljbffr

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