Pro Tem Judge

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The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers. The salary shown in the job description is full range for this position from entry to later career.

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The Pro Tem Judge position is for one year, temporary, part-time, on-call, and at-will. The person selected for this position will be appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the presiding judge of the Peoria Court. A Pro Tem oversees misdemeanor and civil traffic cases filed with the Peoria Municipal Court, and is responsible for applying relevant Supreme Court Rules, state statutes, City ordinances, and case law when presiding over trials to the court, trials to a jury, pre-trial conferences, arraignments, motions, and other hearings. A Pro Tem Judge is also responsible for imposing sentences appropriate to the offense and within the parameters allowed by law. Responsibilities include determining the conditions, which if met, will allow the defendant's release from police custody.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Knowledge of general law, court procedures and rules of evidence; the causes and corrective measures of antisocial behavior, principles of civil and criminal law, appeals and procedures; and methods of legal research;
• Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state, and federal laws, conducts the hearing of misdemeanor and civil matters and determines cases, which are in the jurisdiction of the Court;
• Ability to understand, use, and follow the Court's electronic and digital formats.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are:

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Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

• Education: Juris Doctorate degree from accredited Law School
• Experience: Minimum five years trial, advocacy, or judicial experience demonstrating competence in court procedure.
• Special Requirements: Arizona State Bar membership in good standing for a minimum of five (5) years.