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City of Ann Arbor · 2 days ago

Magistrate

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $119K/yr

3+ years exp

City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Magistrate appointed by the Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District Court. The Attorney Magistrate serves in a quasi-judicial capacity, conducting hearings and preparing recommendations for judges while ensuring compliance with Michigan law.

GovernmentParkingWaste ManagementWater

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting various hearings in accordance with the Court’s statutory purpose, policies and procedures

Determining probable cause

Authorizing search warrants (24/7)

Conducting arraignments

Performing marriages

Preparing recommendations for the Judges and Court Administrator after conducting legal research regarding legal matters impacting the Court

Advising Judges and court staff

Presiding at the Washtenaw County Service Center on weekends and holidays, in rotation with other Magistrates from other District Courts in Washtenaw County

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawMichigan Bar Association memberLitigation experienceLegal researchJudicial training programContinuing Judicial EducationPublic speakingOral instructionsSound judgmentComputer proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeamworkWritten communication

Required

Be a graduate of an accredited law school

Be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan

Be a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association

Be a resident of and a registered voter in the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Become an active member of the Michigan Association of District Court Magistrates

Have no felony offense convictions

Pass a criminal background check and drug test

Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable

Successfully complete the Michigan Judicial Institute/State Court Administrative Office Magistrate training program within one year after employment to retain this position

Maintain compliance with Michigan Continuing Judicial Education requirements

Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines

Be able to work well in a team environment

Possess good organizational, filing, verbal and writing skills

Possess strong public speaking skills

Have advanced knowledge of computers, online legal resources, and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Possess the ability to use sound judgment within established procedural guidelines

Be capable of performing the work related in this posting