Judicial Hearing Officer - Judiciary (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Judicial Hearing Officer to preside over hearings on administrative citations and code violations. You will apply Texas law, review evidence, and issue decisions with fair and impartial rulings.

You will assess penalties, ensure compliance, and communicate orders and appeal rights. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and be in good standing with the Texas Bar, with at least two years of Texas practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Two years of legal practice in Texas.
• Active Texas Bar license; in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Preside civil administrative hearings on Dallas Code citations.
• Make fair, impartial rulings based on evidence presented.
• Assess penalties, fees, and court costs; inform of appeal rights.
• Determine suspension options to allow compliance.
• Review motions and respond to litigation submissions.

Skills

Knowledge of Dallas City Code

Legal writing and oral advocacy

Fair, impartial decision making

Evidence assessment

Oath administration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Texas Bar admission in good standing

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Job Summary

Presides over hearings for the adjudication of administrative citations under Dallas City Ordinance 25927, propertycode violations; under Section 54.032 of the Texas Local Government Code; under Subchapter E, Chapter 683 ofthe Texas Transportation Code; or, under Section 214.001(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Job Description Overview

The Judicial Hearing Officer presides over hearings for the adjudication of administrative citations under Dallas City Ordinance 25927, property code violations; under Section 54.032 of the Texas Local Government Code; under Subchapter E, Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code; or, under Section 214.001(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Essential Functions

• Presides over civil administrative hearings of administrative citations issued by Dallas code officers regarding alleged violations of the Dallas City Code.
• Makes fair and impartial rulings based on the preponderance of evidence presented at the hearing; examines witnesses and considers any evidence offered by a witness or defendant.
• Issues orders following the hearing finding the defendant liable or not liable; assesses the applicable administrative penalties, fees, court costs, for each violation and notifies the defendant of the right to appeal.
• Determines suspension of the imposition of the order for a set period of time in order to allow the defendant to rectify the violation if the defendant is determined not liable.
• Determines whether a liable defendant has the financial ability to comply with the administrative Order and makes appropriate referrals or takes proper action in regards to violation, penalties, fees, and court cost.
• Reviews, evaluates, and passes judgements on motions filed by litigants; responds to requests and litigation submissions made by individuals and other departmental employees.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Dallas City Code and other ordinances, regulations, statutes, and laws.
• Knowledge of relevant case law.
• Ability to administer oaths.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to accept admissions to, and to hear and determine content of and premises and property violations under the articles described in the Position Purpose.
• Ability to issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents.
• Ability to assess administrative penalties, fees, and court costs.
• Ability to question witnesses and examine evidence offered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Juris doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas.
• LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S): State of Texas Bar Attorney License.
• OTHER REQUIREMENT(S): Be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Must be a resident of the City of Dallas at the time of employment and maintain residency in the city throughout such employment.

Salary Range

$81,120.00 - $101,400.00

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.