PART TIME ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Cityofflorenceathletics; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Florence is seeking a Part Time Associate Judge in Florence, SC. The judge will preside over pre-trials, bench trials, jury trials, and bond hearings, and will decide probable cause for arrest and search warrants.

The role includes reopening cases, signing off warrants and tickets, and remaining available to the Police Department for emergency warrants and bond hearings. The position requires a law degree and relevant legal experience, with the city committed to equal employment

Qualifications

• Law degree required, relevant law enforcement, court or legal experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Presiding at pre-trials, bench trials, jury trials, and bond hearings
• Deciding probable cause for arrest warrants and search warrants for signing
• Re-opening cases when necessary and re-trying
• Signing off disposed tickets and warrants
• Talking with the public; available to Police Department for emergency warrants, releases, and bond hearings
• Analyzing and interpreting memoranda pertaining to South Carolina laws and ethics on court procedures
• Attending continuous legal education
• Preparing legal documents such as appeals, returns, orders, etc.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

Law degree

Job description

Part Time Associate Judge
$47.00/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled

• Law degree required, relevant law enforcement, court or legal experience preferred
• Valid South Carolina driver's license

The Part Time Associate Judge exercises authority in municipal cases arising under the Ordinances of the City of Florence. Judges are appointed by City Council and hours and assignments are at the discretion and oversight of the Chief Judge. Work involves presiding at pre-trials, bench trials, jury trials, and bond hearings; deciding probable cause for arrest warrants and search warrants for signing; re-opening cases when necessary and re-trying; signing off disposed tickets and warrants; talking with the public; remaining available to the Police Department for emergency warrants, releases, and bond hearings; analyzing and interpreting any memorandum pertaining to South Carolina laws and ethics on court procedures; attending continuous legal education; and preparing legal documents such as appeals, returns, orders, etc. Reports to City Council or other authorized persons.

The City of Florence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, religion, age, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

La ciudad de Florence es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Para más información puede contactar al [e-mail] o llamar al 843-665-3158.