Municipal Court Judge

Bridgetonmo; Bridgeton (MO); In loco; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Part-time

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The City of Bridgeton is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Municipal Court Judge beginning in April 2027. This part-time position will be appointed under the City Charter, following a 2025 amendment changing selection from elected to appointed.

The Judge will preside over municipal court proceedings, maintaining impartiality and upholding Missouri law, with an annual salary of $28,000. Collaboration with court staff and city officials is required while preserving judicial independence.

Competenze

• Current license to practice law in Missouri and in good standing with the Missouri Bar.
• Experience in municipal, criminal, traffic, or related areas of law.
• Thorough understanding of Missouri municipal court procedures and state law.
• Strong judicial temperament, integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills; ability to conduct proceedings professionally and fairly.

Mansioni

• Preside over the City’s Municipal Court and perform duties as prescribed by Missouri law, City Charter, and court rules.
• Maintain impartial and independent judiciary; ensure proceedings are fair, respectful, and efficient.

Conoscenze

Municipal law experience

Strong communication

Judicial temperament

Impartiality and sound judgment

Professional, efficient court conduct

Formazione

Missouri Bar license

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Job Opportunities

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The City of Bridgeton is seeking a qualified individual to serve as its Municipal Court Judge beginning in April 2027.

In 2025, the voters of the City approved an amendment to the City Charter changing the method of selecting the Municipal Court Judge from an elected position to an appointed position. Accordingly, the term beginning in April 2027 will be the City’s first appointed Municipal Court Judge.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A current license to practice law in the State of Missouri and be in good standing with the Missouri Bar;
• Experience in municipal, criminal, traffic, or related areas of law;
• A thorough understanding of Missouri municipal court procedures and applicable state law;
• Strong judicial temperament, integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment;
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills; and
• The ability to conduct court proceedings professionally, efficiently, and fairly.

Prior experience serving as a municipal judge is preferred but not required.

Scope of Responsibilities and Position Overview

The Municipal Court Judge will preside over the City’s Municipal Court and perform all duties and responsibilities prescribed by Missouri law, the City Charter, and applicable City ordinances and court rules. The Judge is expected to maintain an impartial and independent judiciary while ensuring that court proceedings are conducted fairly, respectfully, and efficiently.

The position is part-time, with an annual salary of $28,000. The Judge will work cooperatively with the Municipal Court Clerk, City Prosecutor, City Attorney, Police Department, and other court personnel while maintaining appropriate judicial independence from the City's administrative and legislative functions.

Selection Process

• Review of qualifications
• Initial screening.
• Interviews with selected candidates.
• Mayor recommendation and City Council consideration
• Appointment pursuant to the Charter.

The City reserves the right to interview qualified candidates, request additional information, and select the candidate it determines to be best qualified to serve as Municipal Court Judge.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.