Civil Traffic Hearing Officer & Initial Appearance Master

Yuma County Ag; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County Ag is seeking a Justice Court Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master to conduct hearings, rule on motions, and handle mediation matters under the Presiding Justice of the Peace. Weekend Initial Appearances may be required, with weekday civil traffic hearings and mediations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least five years of progressively responsible civil traffic hearing or related experience; Arizona certification within twelve months from

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible civil traffic hearing or related experience.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts hearings and related proceedings in civil traffic, criminal, and mediation matters.
• Renders decisions based on evidence and applicable law.
• Schedules hearings and pre-hearing conferences; administers oaths and enforces court orders.

Skills

Effective communication

Mediation techniques

Courtroom procedures

Adversarial proceedings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yuma County Ag is seeking a Justice Court Civil Traffic Hearing Officer/Initial Appearance Master to conduct hearings, rule on motions, and handle mediation matters under the Presiding Justice of the Peace. Weekend Initial Appearances may be required, with weekday civil traffic hearings and mediations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least five years of progressively responsible civil traffic hearing or related experience; Arizona certification within twelve months from