City of Fort Worth · 4 days ago
Municipal Judge
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61.49/hr - $61.49/hr
2+ years expThe City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking a qualified attorney for the Municipal Court Judge position. This full-time role involves presiding over various court dockets and ensuring the proper administration of justice in the municipal court system.
Business DevelopmentConsultingGovernment
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Presiding over jury and non-jury trials; and instructing jury panels regarding applicable laws, procedures, and sentences or fines if offender is convicted
Presiding over various dockets as assigned including plea dockets, juvenile/truancy dockets, environmental/code dockets, revocation dockets, arraignment dockets, and other dockets as necessary
Arbitrating disputes and advising counsel, jury, litigants, and Court personnel on Court procedures; administering the judicial system; and settling disputes between opposing parties
Issuing search and arrest warrants; setting and forfeiting bail for Class C misdemeanors falling under municipal court jurisdiction; and setting bail for felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants
Processing Class C warrant queues, administrative dockets, cash dockets, and miscellaneous dockets
Reviewing new laws, major court decisions, and other pertinent information relevant to Court procedures and operations on an ongoing basis
Attending staff meetings, as well as required continuing legal and judicial education
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Two (2) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law in Texas
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid license as an attorney issued by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas, and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas
Be a citizen of the United States and the State of Texas
Reside in Fort Worth at the time of appointment
Maintain residence in Fort Worth during the tenure of office
have a clear understanding of theories, practices, and procedures of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law
understand complex principles and practices of public law, established precedents, and sources of legal reference applicable to a municipal court
be knowledgeable of warrant issuance practices and procedures, as well as methods and techniques of legal research, literature, and sources of information related to court proceedings
be familiar with Federal and State laws, Fort Worth Municipal Code, Texas Rules of Evidence, Texas Penal Code, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Traffic law, Texas Animal/Health Law, and Juvenile Law
Preferred
Organization and time management
Ability to maintain control of a courtroom
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; resolve conflict; utilize strong decision making and critical thinking skills in accordance with law, regulation, and policies
Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Company
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth is the local Government authority.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Courtney August
Human Resources Business Partner
Garry Brandenburg
Chief Safety Officer, Transportation & Public Works / City of Fort Worth, TX
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