Court Referee: Infraction & Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is seeking candidates for the Court Referee role, performing judicial and quasi-judicial functions and presiding over cases as needed. The position emphasizes integrity, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

The Court Referee handles infractions and small claims, with duties including issuing judgments and orders, and acting as a temporary judge, under the Presiding Judge and Court Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Admitted to practice law in California for at least 10 years or, on good cause, at least 5 years.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Hears, evaluates and makes decisions on infraction offenses, small claims and other judicial proceedings.
• Imposes fines, sentences and the settlement of issues; issues judgments and orders.
• Acts as temporary judge and presides over cases as needed and by stipulation.

Skills

Legal expertise

Court procedures

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is seeking candidates for the Court Referee role, performing judicial and quasi-judicial functions and presiding over cases as needed. The position emphasizes integrity, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.

The Court Referee handles infractions and small claims, with duties including issuing judgments and orders, and acting as a temporary judge, under the Presiding Judge and Court Executive Officer.