Municipal Court Judge - Lead Trials & Community Justice

City of Arlington; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks an experienced Municipal Court Judge to preside over bench and jury trials, dockets, and related hearings in the city’s municipal court. The role involves reviewing warrants, arraignments, and bond actions, with on-call magistrate duties during weekends and after-hours.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice in Texas, with at least three years of legal experience and US/Texas residency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court procedures and procedures to apply municipal and state law.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple hearings and strict schedules.

Responsibilities

• Preside over trials and hearings, including misdemeanors and traffic cases.
• Review warrants, arraign prisoners, set bonds, and issue magistrates warnings.
• Supervise judicial staff and support personnel.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Legal research

Independent work

Public interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

City of Arlington seeks an experienced Municipal Court Judge to preside over bench and jury trials, dockets, and related hearings in the city’s municipal court. The role involves reviewing warrants, arraignments, and bond actions, with on-call magistrate duties during weekends and after-hours.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor and is licensed to practice in Texas, with at least three years of legal experience and US/Texas residency.