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City of Pflugerville Associate Judge in Pflugerville, Texas
65.00 per hour | Closes 30-Jun-2024 (PST) | Pflugerville, TX, USA | Hourly | Municipal Court | Contract
It's a great time to be in Pflugerville!
The City of Pflugerville is seeking its next Associate Judge to join our team! The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.
As an Associate Judge for the City, you will be reporting to the City Council and serving at the pleasure of the City Council. The Associate Judge is a contract position appointed by a majority vote of the Pflugerville City Council. Jurisdiction of Municipal Court includes Class C misdemeanors, City ordinance violations, Class C juvenile cases, and Teen Court. This position conducts trials and other aspects of judicial authority by interpreting local, State and Federal laws, charter provisions, regulations, and ordinances affecting the City.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Preside over Municipal Court for class C Misdemeanor cases appropriately tried in Municipal Court. Conduct trials, jury and non-jury. Conduct administrative hearings, may preside over juvenile hearings, teen court and arraignments.
Review and/or sign complaints, summons, subpoenas, affidavits for search and arrest warrants, appeal bonds, affidavits, etc. Review and authorize issuance of summons, arrest warrants, dismissals, judgments, subpoenas, appeals, and other required legal documents. Review and/or deny requests for continuances.
Advise defendants of their rights and Municipal Court procedures; conduct hearing and trials; magistrate individuals (adults and juveniles) brought into custody by police.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations
Assist with Teen Court and community-outreach programs. May lead these programs if the Municipal Judge is unavailable.
Regular and consistent attendance for assigned work hours is essential.
Works closely with Municipal Judge and the Municipal Court Administrator to establish policies and standing orders to ensure the efficient processing of citations.
Use City of Pflugerville email address for correspondence with the Municipal Court.
Be generally available, without a specific known conflict, to attend when Pflugerville court is in session. Court is held on the second Wednesday and Thursday of each month. The Associate Judge attends Friday show cause hearings held generally on the third Friday of each month.
Knowledge of Municipal Court processes and procedures; legal terminology.
Other related duties as assigned by the City Council.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
Formal Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Relatable Work Experience: Two (2) years of judicial or municipal court experience. Five years of Municipal Government experience. Training (Licenses and/or Certifications): Must maintain required training and credits for a Municipal Court Judge and provide each May during annual review. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
If you are interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!