Bailiff IHC
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Bailiff- Marion Superior Family Division
City of Indianapolis
Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $36,785
per year
Type
Closes
February 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This bailiff role in a family court helps the judge run daily sessions, manage paperwork and files, and support court operations for cases like divorces, child custody, and adoptions.
It's an administrative support job focused on organization and communication, not security or enforcement.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with strong people skills, comfortable using computers, and interested in helping families navigate the court system.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or HSE required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
- Proficiency in updating case management systems like Incite and Odyssey
- Experience assisting with court proceedings and calendar management
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Burmese, or ASL are a plus with salary enhancements
- Marion County residency required within six months of hire
Full Job Description
The Bailiff provides assistance to the Judge and Court, assisting with conducting open court sessions and assists in the operation of the Court. This position is in the Court's Family Division.
Case types in the Family Divison include: Divorce cases; Paternity cases; CHINS; Protective orders; Juvenile Delinquency; Adoptions; Termination of parental rights. *This is not a security position*
Requirements
Assists 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 systems, including Incite and Odyssey.
Assists judicial officers and staff during court proceedings.
Works within the automated queue system, processing information timely and efficiently.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or HSE. Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree beneficial. Strong proven computer, communication and organizational skills required. Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups of individuals essential.
This is not a security position.
Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, Burmese or ASL a plus.
Salary 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.
Marion County residency required within six months of the date of hire.
To apply, please email a resume to Judge Tara Melton at tara.melton@indy.gov by Friday, February 13, 2026.
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