Associate Municipal Judge

City of Maypearl; Granbury, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Granbury seeks an Associate Municipal Judge to perform Municipal Judge duties as outlined by the City Charter and Texas state law. The role includes filling in as needed and ensuring fair proceedings.

Responsibilities cover trials (jury and bench), arraignments, various hearings, reviewing probable cause, issuing warrants, and acting as Magistrate for city cases. The position requires adherence to legal standards and applicable procedures.

Qualifications

• Judges shall successfully complete all training and education as provided by Texas State Law.
• Annual continuing education requirements are available at the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC).
• See https://www.tmcec.com/programs/judges/judicial-education-changes-faq/

Responsibilities

• Available to fill in for Municipal Judge on an as needed basis.
• Conduct trials, both jury and bench, fairly and impartially according to law.
• Conduct arraignments and various hearings, including juvenile, indigent, dangerous animal, property, and show cause hearings.
• Review probable cause statements and issue warrants for arrests and searches.
• Serve as Magistrate for City cases booked into Hood County Jail year-round in coordination with Municipal Judge.
• Issue emergency protective orders for family violence cases.
• Issue search warrants for health and safety or nuisance abatement violations.
• Issue seizure warrants to secure or remove offending property and debris.
• Review and sign judgments and approve/deny plea bargains or dismissals as appropriate.

Job description

Job Summary

The Associate Municipal Judge performs Municipal Judge duties for the City of Granbury, as needed, as outlined in the City Charter and Texas State Law.

Typical Duties

• Available to fill in for Municipal Judge on as needed basis.
• Conduct trials, both jury and bench, brought before the court in a fair and impartial manner and according to law.
• Conduct arraignments and hearings to include juvenile hearings, indigent hearings, dangerous animal hearings, property hearings, and show cause hearings.
• Review probable cause statements and issue warrants for arrests and searches.
• In coordination with Municipal Judge, function as Magistrate for City cases that are booked into the Hood County Jail 365 days a year.
• Issue emergency protective orders for family violence cases.
• Issue search warrants for the purpose of investigating a health and safety or nuisance abatement ordinance violation.
• Issue seizure warrants for the purpose of securing, removing, or demolishing the offending property and removing the debris from the premises.
• Review and sign judgements.
• Formally accept pleas brought before the court.
• Determine the fine amounts, court costs and formal sentencing of defendants found guilty or who have plead guilty.
• Review and approve/deny plea bargains or dismissals brought before the Court by the City Prosecutor.
• Perform additional duties that are prescribed by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• Judges shall successfully complete all training and education as provided by Texas State Law.
• Annual continuing education requirements are available at the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC).
• See https://www.tmcec.com/programs/judges/judicial-education-changes-faq/

Work Environment

Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled office. Work may be subject to time pressures, frequent changes to tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, working alone 50% or more of the time, and/or performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Majority of work is performed in an office setting and may be subject to ordinary risks typically found in an office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stoop while opening file drawers to place or retrieve files from filing cabinets.
• Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds (i.e. computer paper, mail deliveries and supplies).
• NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required.