Substitute Associate Judge

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits based on agreement

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking an on-call Substitute Associate Judge for the Municipal Court. The role requires a Texas-licensed attorney with experience in criminal law, residency in Texas, and familiarity with local ordinances and juvenile procedures.

The position involves presiding over Class C misdemeanors and serving as magistrate for law enforcement defendants. Responsibilities include scheduled trial and hearing duties, high-volume case adjudication, and clear communication of

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in Texas.
• Two+ years of experience in criminal law in Texas.
• Residency in Texas and in City of El Paso in the last 12 months.
• Knowledge of Texas State Law and City of El Paso ordinances governing misdemeanors; juvenile procedures.
• Ability to adjudicate a high volume of cases promptly and clearly explain pertinent legal information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Substitute Associate Judge for Class C misdemeanors and magistrate duties.
• Attend scheduled trials, pretrial sessions, hearings, and other court proceedings.
• Act as magistrate for defendants arrested by El Paso police and other agencies; handle day/evening/holiday shifts.
• Explain charges, rights, rulings, and legal opinions to defendants and interested parties.
• Review documents to establish proof of legal compliance; record determinations of court.

Skills

Criminal Law

Court Proceedings

Legal Communication

Job description

MOS Code: None

Individual must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas, have had two 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 pertaining to 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; fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority.

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Individual must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas, have had two 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 pertaining to 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; fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority.

General Purpose

In accordance with the law, serve as a Substitute Associate Judge reporting to the designated Presiding Judge. Serve on call, as scheduled, 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.

Typical Duties

In accordance with the law, serve as a Substitute Associate Judge reporting to the designated Presiding Judge. Serve as scheduled for temporary court 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: serving as judge at trial sessions, pretrial sessions, civil parking hearings, and other court hearings; serving as magistrate on day, evening, graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts; handling a significant volume of cases impartially and efficiently; advising defendants and other interested parties of charges, rights, legal opinions, and rulings; reviewing documents presented to establish proof of legal compliance; assessing judgment and fines; recording determinations of court; hearing preliminary pre-trial motions; handling additional cases as assigned by the presiding judge; performing other related duties as required.

Job Description

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This is an Appointed On-Call position for the City of El Paso Municipal Court.

Duty Hours

This position requires evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Associate Judges will be scheduled for these shifts.

• Must be available to substitute during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.
• Must handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is based on assigned workload. For any salary questions during the application process, please contact Julie Farmer, HR Manager, at [e-mail] or 915-240-3177.

Limited benefits based on agreement.