NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Auburn Municipal Court - Presiding Judge
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$226K/yr - $226K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a qualified attorney for the position of Presiding Judge for the City of Auburn Municipal Court, which will begin operations on January 1, 2027. The Presiding Judge will lead the establishment of court procedures and oversee judicial functions, ensuring the delivery of justice services to the community.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Preside over criminal, traffic, and civil matters within the jurisdiction of the Court
Review and issue search and arrest warrants and make probable-cause determinations
Conduct arraignments, pre-trial hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings
Provide leadership and direction to Municipal Court staff, appointed in accordance with Auburn City Code 2.14.090 and GR 29
Oversee Court operations including case flow, collections, budget, and technology systems
Coordinate with the Police Department, Prosecutor, and Public Defense programs to ensure timely and equitable adjudication of cases
Ensure the Court maintains accurate records and timely reporting to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Maintain knowledge of law and procedure through continuing judicial education and participation in the Washington District and Municipal Court Judges Association
Represent the Court in inter-jurisdictional meetings and collaborative initiatives involving justice, equity, and public safety
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
Minimum five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney or judicial officer
The person selected must take an oath of office under RCW 3.50.097, be bondable, and be available nights and weekends for probable-cause determinations and review of search warrants
The judge must comply with the Code of Judicial Conduct and ethics laws applicable to judicial officers
The appointed judge must be a citizen of the United States and of the State of Washington and a resident of either King or Pierce County at the time of appointment
Preferred
Service as a Municipal or District Court Judge or Judge Pro Tempore
Experience in court administration or court startup operations
Familiarity with JABS/JIS, Odyssey/Enterprise Justice, and electronic case-management systems
Experience with Community, Mental Health, or Veterans Courts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
PERS retirement
VEBA
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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