Judicial Referee & Temporary Judge

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial seeks a Court Referee with integrity, flexibility, and exemplary people skills to perform judicial and quasi-judicial duties as prescribed by law.

The Court Referee will hear and decide infractions, small claims, and related proceedings, issuing judgments and orders under the supervision of the Presiding Judge; duties are divided roughly 80% infractions and 20% small claims, with the incumbent serving at the pleasure of the Court.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar member with at least 10 years of practice in California, or 5 years with good cause as determined by the presiding judge.
• Valid California Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Hear, evaluate and decide infraction offenses, small claims and related proceedings.
• Issue judgments and orders; preside as temporary judge when needed and by stipulation of the parties.

Skills

California Bar member

Legal experience

Public speaking

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial seeks a Court Referee with integrity, flexibility, and exemplary people skills to perform judicial and quasi-judicial duties as prescribed by law.

The Court Referee will hear and decide infractions, small claims, and related proceedings, issuing judgments and orders under the supervision of the Presiding Judge; duties are divided roughly 80% infractions and 20% small claims, with the incumbent serving at the pleasure of the Court.