City Magistrate (Alternate) - Weekends & Holidays

Odessa, Texas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Odessa, Texas is seeking an Alternate-Associate Municipal Court Judge to serve as City Magistrate on weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will interpret, apply, and enforce criminal law while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate Degree, five years of public sector legal practice, and active membership in the Texas State Bar. The position is essential to maintaining judicial integrity within municipal court operations.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in public sector legal practice, including criminal and civil law.
• Must hold a valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Membership in the Texas State Bar Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as City Magistrate on weekends/holidays.
• Preside over Municipal Court proceedings.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues.

Skills

Legal analysis

Case management

Judicial procedures

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Job description

Odessa, Texas is seeking an Alternate-Associate Municipal Court Judge to serve as City Magistrate on weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate will interpret, apply, and enforce criminal law while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate Degree, five years of public sector legal practice, and active membership in the Texas State Bar. The position is essential to maintaining judicial integrity within municipal court operations.