Part-Time Night Court Commissioner

Night Court Commissioner

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is accepting applications for appointment as a Night Court Commissioner. The selected Commissioners will be assigned to hear matters in Criminal Initial Appearance Court during overnight shifts and will be appointed as Judges Pro Tempore in this role. These positions require evening, weekend and holiday work.

Night Court Commissioners have limitations in practicing law and may not represent clients before the Maricopa County Superior Court or other associated courts.

Applications will be screened and selected candidates will be interviewed by a special Selection Committee and referred to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. The Presiding Judge will make the final appointments.

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION, AND LOCATION

These positions will be scheduled to work part-time, 42 hours per two-week pay period, and will cover overnight shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30 am including weekends and holidays. Once a Night Court Commissioner's schedule is determined, it applies regardless of court-observed holidays. Night Court Commissioners will work at the Intake, Transfer, and Release facility located at 2670 S. 28th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009.

The pay rate for this position is $86.54 per hour or $94,501 annually (based on 42 hours worked per pay period). Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, prorated paid sick and vacation time, prorated holiday pay, and participation in a state-sponsored retirement program.

Night Court Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge.

QUALIFICATIONS

A candidate for this position must be a United States citizen, a duly licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona, and a resident of the State of Arizona, for not less than five years immediately preceding his or her appointment. Applicants need not be a Maricopa County resident at the time of their application, however, under A.R.S. 12-211(B) must be a resident of Maricopa County when appointed. Achievement or distinction in various areas of the law and litigation consistent with the duties of this Commissioner position is desirable.

Commissioners serve from time to time as judges pro tem in the course of their regular duties. The Arizona Constitution, Article VI, §22 requires that judicial nominees must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of the State for five years immediately preceding appointment.

Night Court Commissioner

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is accepting applications for appointment as a Night Court Commissioner. The selected Commissioners will be assigned to hear matters in Criminal Initial Appearance Court during overnight shifts and will be appointed as Judges Pro Tempore in this role. These positions require evening, weekend and holiday work.

Night Court Commissioners have limitations in practicing law and may not represent clients before the Maricopa County Superior Court or other associated courts.

Applications will be screened and selected candidates will be interviewed by a special Selection Committee and referred to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. The Presiding Judge will make the final appointments.

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION, AND LOCATION

These positions will be scheduled to work part-time, 42 hours per two-week pay period, and will cover overnight shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30 am including weekends and holidays. Once a Night Court Commissioner's schedule is determined, it applies regardless of court-observed holidays. Night Court Commissioners will work at the Intake, Transfer, and Release facility located at 2670 S. 28th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009.

The pay rate for this position is $86.54 per hour or $94,501 annually (based on 42 hours worked per pay period). Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, prorated paid sick and vacation time, prorated holiday pay, and participation in a state-sponsored retirement program.

Night Court Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge.

QUALIFICATIONS

A candidate for this position must be a United States citizen, a duly licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona, and a resident of the State of Arizona, for not less than five years immediately preceding his or her appointment. Applicants need not be a Maricopa County resident at the time of their application, however, under A.R.S. 12-211(B) must be a resident of Maricopa County when appointed. Achievement or distinction in various areas of the law and litigation consistent with the duties of this Commissioner position is desirable.

Commissioners serve from time to time as judges pro tem in the course of their regular duties. The Arizona Constitution, Article VI, §22 requires that judicial nominees must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of the State for five years immediately preceding appointment.

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