Judge Pro Tempore

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 344,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Marana seeks a Judge Pro Tempore to work in the Magistrate Court Department. The incumbent will preside over a broad range of cases on an intermittent, on-call basis, requiring strong public service orientation and impartial judgment.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Arizona, be a resident for five years, and have at least five years of courtroom experience or an equivalent combination. Ethical compliance with the AZ Code of Judicial Conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 30 years old with good moral character; admitted to practice law in Arizona; resident of Arizona for five years prior to appointment.
• At least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney or five years as a judicial/hearing officer (or combination totaling five years).
• Familiarize yourself with the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct and its ethical restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Preside over misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and Town Code violation cases, plus civil orders of protection and injunctions.
• Serve on an intermittent, on-call basis with no guaranteed minimum hours.

Skills

Public service

Civic responsibility

Fair and impartial

People skills

Teamwork with staff

Education

Arizona bar admission

Job description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Judge Pro Tempore to work in the Magistrate Court Department. The ideal individual should have a strong sense of public service, high level of civic responsibility, the ability to evaluate facts and legal arguments fairly and impartially, excellent people skills, and the ability to work well with current staff. This position serves on an intermittent, on-call, as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.

Compensation: $250 for 1/2 day session and $450 for full day sessions. For two day jury trial, $1000 and additional $100/hour if past 5:00 PM or into third day. If scheduled to cover court, and there is cancellation, a $100 fee for ½ day and $200 fee for Full Day. On-call phone assistance for a day receives $100.

The duties of this position include presiding over all phases of a broad range of misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and Town Code violation cases, as well as civil orders of protection and injunctions against harassment.

Persons applying as part-time judges pro tempore shall be at least 30 years of age, of good moralcharacter, and admitted to practice law in and a resident of the State of Arizona for the five yearsimmediately preceding appointment as a judge pro tempore, as required by article 6, § 31 of theArizona constitution. Additionally, applicants shall have at least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney orfive years of experience as a judicial or hearing officer, or a combination thereof totaling five years’ experience. Allpotential candidates must familiarize themselves with the ethical restrictions on the practice of lawwhile serving as a special judicial officer, located in the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, which can befound here: http://www.azcourts.gov/portals/137/rules/Arizona%20Code%20of%20Judicial%20Conduct.pdf

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph [phone] / fx [phone]

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Corinda Gamboa /520-382-1934/[e-mail]

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.