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Lake Havasu City - Municipal Government · 1 month ago

ASSOCIATE MAGISTRATE

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$47/hr - $52/hr

Lake Havasu City is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to serve as their next Associate Magistrate. In this pivotal role, you will preside over a variety of misdemeanor and civil traffic cases, ensuring the fair and efficient administration of justice within the parameters of Arizona law and City ordinances.

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Responsibilities

Courtroom Leadership: Preside over diverse hearings, including initial appearances, arraignments, pre-trial conferences, civil traffic hearings, probation violation hearings, restitution hearings, sentencings, bench trials, and protective order hearings

Adjudication & Sentencing: Adjudicate misdemeanors, criminal traffic, civil traffic, and city code violations, making independent judgments on pleas, motions, and sentencing, and imposing lawful sentences commensurate with the offense

Legal Review & Research: Review and sign criminal complaints and search warrants; conduct thorough legal research to prepare opinions and interpret complex City, State, and federal laws, ordinances, statutes, and court decisions

Case Management: Analyze evidence presented in court, apply existing laws and rules, issue necessary court orders, and manage bond forfeiture and order-to-show cause hearings

Administration & Compliance: Assist the City Judge in administering court policies and procedures, ensuring all actions comply with the Rules of Judicial Conduct and all applicable court rules

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Arizona Rules of CourtLegal ResearchCourtroom ProceedingsJudicial Capacity ExperienceMoral CharacterCommunication SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a field related to the area of assignment (e.g., Political Science, Criminal Justice, Law); a Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Possession of a valid Driver's License of appropriate class is required

Thorough knowledge of the Arizona Rules of Court, state statutes, City ordinances, Municipal Court procedures, and the Rules of Judicial Conduct (Supreme Court Rule 81)

Exceptional skill in presiding over courtroom proceedings and conducting comprehensive legal research

Ability to make quick, independent judgments while under pressure and working under stressful conditions

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal matters to diverse audiences

Ability to maintain the highest moral character, strict confidentiality, and deal courteously and effectively with the public and all court professionals

Preferred

Moderate experience in law enforcement, practicing law, or acting in a judicial capacity is preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job will be considered

Company

Lake Havasu City - Municipal Government

Lake Havasu City, home of the historic London Bridge, is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu on the Colorado River border of California and Arizona.

Founded in 1978