Judge Pro Tempore

Summary

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.The Town of Marana is seeking a Judge Pro Tempore to work in the Magistrate Court Department. The ideal individual should have a strong sense of public service, high level of civic responsibility, the ability to evaluate facts and legal arguments fairly and impartially, excellent people skills, and the ability to work well with current staff. This position serves on an intermittent, on-call, as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.Compensation: $250 for 1/2 day session and $450 for full day sessions. For two day jury trial, $1000 and additional $100/hour if past 5:00 PM or into third day. If scheduled to cover court, and there is cancellation, a $100 fee for ½ day and $200 fee for Full Day. On-call phone assistance for a day receives $100.The duties of this position include presiding over all phases of a broad range of misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and Town Code violation cases, as well as civil orders of protection and injunctions against harassment.Persons applying as part-time judges pro tempore shall be at least 30 years of age, of good moralcharacter, and admitted to practice law in and a resident of the State of Arizona for the five yearsimmediately preceding appointment as a judge pro tempore, as required by article 6, § 31 of theArizona constitution. Additionally, applicants shall have at least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney orfive years of experience as a judicial or hearing officer, or a combination thereof totaling five years' experience. Allpotential candidates must familiarize themselves with the ethical restrictions on the practice of lawwhile serving as a special judicial officer, located in the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, which can befound here: Code of Judicial Conduct.pdfTOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION11555 West Civic Center DriveMarana, AZ 85653www.maranaaz.govph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500QUESTIONSHuman Resources Staff ContactCorinda Gamboa /520-382-1934/cgamboa@maranaaz.govThe Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.The Town of Marana is seeking a Judge Pro Tempore to work in the Magistrate Court Department. The ideal individual should have a strong sense of public service, high level of civic responsibility, the ability to evaluate facts and legal arguments fairly and impartially, excellent people skills, and the ability to work well with current staff. This position serves on an intermittent, on-call, as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.Compensation: $250 for 1/2 day session and $450 for full day sessions. For two day jury trial, $1000 and additional $100/hour if past 5:00 PM or into third day. If scheduled to cover court, and there is cancellation, a $100 fee for ½ day and $200 fee for Full Day. On-call phone assistance for a day receives $100.The duties of this position include presiding over all phases of a broad range of misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and Town Code violation cases, as well as civil orders of protection and injunctions against harassment.Persons applying as part-time judges pro tempore shall be at least 30 years of age, of good moralcharacter, and admitted to practice law in and a resident of the State of Arizona for the five yearsimmediately preceding appointment as a judge pro tempore, as required by article 6, § 31 of theArizona constitution. Additionally, applicants shall have at least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney orfive years of experience as a judicial or hearing officer, or a combination thereof totaling five years' experience. Allpotential candidates must familiarize themselves with the ethical restrictions on the practice of lawwhile serving as a special judicial officer, located in the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, which can befound here: Code of Judicial Conduct.pdfTOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION11555 West Civic Center DriveMarana, AZ 85653www.maranaaz.govph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500QUESTIONSHuman Resources Staff ContactCorinda Gamboa /520-382-1934/cgamboa@maranaaz.govThe Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.#J-18808-Ljbffr