Municipal Court Magistrate (Part-time)

El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of El Paso Municipal Court seeks a licensed Texas attorney for a part-time Magistrate role in El Paso, TX. The position requires at least two years in Texas criminal law, residency in Texas, and strong knowledge of local ordinances and court procedures.

The appointed magistrate will handle arraignments, trials, and related hearings for Class C misdemeanors, while maintaining impartial judgments and clear communication with affected parties.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Texas with 2+ years in Texas criminal law.
• Must have resided in El Paso in the prior 12 months and be a Texas resident.
• Knowledge of Texas State Law and City of El Paso ordinances on misdemeanors.
• Ability to adjudicate cases promptly and explain information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Municipal Court Magistrate for Class C misdemeanors and related hearings.
• Preside at arraignments, trials, pretrial sessions and civil hearings.
• Advise defendants on charges, rights, and rulings; ensure impartial proceedings.
• Maintain efficient caseload handling and record keeping as assigned.

Skills

Texas license

Criminal law exp

El Paso residency

Knowledge of statutes

Education

Licensed attorney (Texas)

Job description

MOS Codes: None

This is a part-time (20 hours/week) appointed position.

Candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas and have two (2) or more years of experience in the practice of criminal law in Texas, have lived in the City of El Paso during the preceding 12 months, and be a resident of Texas. Considerable knowledge of: Texas State Law and City of El Paso Ordinances governing misdemeanor offenses, including conditions of juvenile defendants; court protocols, and procedures. Ability to: adjudicate a significant volume of cases promptly and efficiently; clearly and concisely explain pertinent legal information to affected parties; and fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority.

In accordance with Texas State statutes, serve as Municipal Court Magistrate reporting to the designated Presiding Judge. Serves as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors and as a magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies.

Serves as Municipal Court Magistrate. Serve as appointed under the direction of the Presiding Judge, as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors, and as magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. Involves; serves as a judge at arraignment, trial sessions, pretrial sessions, civil parking hearings, and other court hearings; handle a significant volume of cases impartially and efficiently; advises defendants and other interested parties of charges, rights, legal opinions and rulings; review documents presented to establish proof of legal compliance; assess judgment and fines; record determination of court; hear preliminary pre-trial motions; handle additional cases as assigned by presiding judge; perform other related duties as required.

Please note: The successful selected candidate(s) will be able to maintain their legal practice.

Note: This is an Appointed Part- Time position for the City of El Paso Municipal Court.

• Duty Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm to support the court schedule.
• Location: May be assigned to Downtown or Northeast Municipal Courts.

Note: The 1st date of review of applications will be October 13, 2026.

Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.