0000007165.PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT(PT. CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE) .CRIMINAL DISTRICT COUR[...]

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas County Votes is seeking a part-time Professional Support for the Criminal District Court Magistrate in Dallas, TX. The role involves presiding over hearings and trials, examining witnesses, and ensuring efficient court operations.

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice law in Texas, and have at least five years of legal experience. Independent authority is required to perform duties assigned by the Chief Magistrate.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• 5 years experience practicing law.
• Must be able to act independently on own authority.

Responsibilities

• Presides over matters requiring judicial action prior to disposition.
• Presides over hearing and trials including jury trials.
• Hears evidence and rules on admissibility of evidence.
• Issues summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses.
• Examines and swears witnesses for hearings and trials.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the Chief Magistrate.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

0000007165.PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT(PT. CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE) .CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT MAGISTRATE

TX, United States

Job Description

Conducts hearings and makes findings of facts and conclusions of law in matters alleging violations of criminal law etc.

Responsibilities

• 1. Presides over various matters requiring judicial action prior to disposition.
• 2. Presides over hearing and trials including jury trials.
• 3. Hears evidence
• 4. Compels production of relevant evidence, including books, papers, vouchers, documents, and other writings.
• 5. Rules on admissibility of evidence.
• 6. Issues summons and attachments for the appearance of witnesses.
• 7. Examines witnesses
• 8. Swears witnesses for hearings and trials.
• 9. Performs acts and takes the necessary and proper measures for the efficient performance of duties as assigned by the Chief Magistrate.
• 10 Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Juris Doctorate, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and 5 years experience practicing law. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be able to act independently on own authority. Physical/Environmental Requirements: Standard office environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25002381
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Rotating
• Locations Criminaldist Ct Magistrate, Dallas, TX, 75207, US