Municipal Court Magistrate (Part-time)

Summary

MOS Codes: NoneThis is a part-time (20 hours/week) appointed position.Candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas and have two (2) or more years of experience in the practice of criminal law in Texas, have lived in the City of El Paso during the preceding 12 months, and be a resident of Texas. Considerable knowledge of: Texas State Law and City of El Paso Ordinances governing misdemeanor offenses, including conditions of juvenile defendants; court protocols, and procedures. Ability to: adjudicate a significant volume of cases promptly and efficiently; clearly and concisely explain pertinent legal information to affected parties; and fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority.In accordance with Texas State statutes, serve as Municipal Court Magistrate reporting to the designated Presiding Judge. Serves as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors and as a magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies.Serves as Municipal Court Magistrate. Serve as appointed under the direction of the Presiding Judge, as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors, and as magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. Involves; serves as a judge at arraignment, trial sessions, pretrial sessions, civil parking hearings, and other court hearings; handle a significant volume of cases impartially and efficiently; advises defendants and other interested parties of charges, rights, legal opinions and rulings; review documents presented to establish proof of legal compliance; assess judgment and fines; record determination of court; hear preliminary pre-trial motions; handle additional cases as assigned by presiding judge; perform other related duties as required.Please note: The successful selected candidate(s) will be able to maintain their legal practice.Note: This is an Appointed Part- Time position for the City of El Paso Municipal Court.Duty Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm to support the court schedule.Location: May be assigned to Downtown or Northeast Municipal Courts.Note: The 1st date of review of applications will be October 13, 2026.Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

MOS Codes: NoneThis is a part-time (20 hours/week) appointed position.Candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas and have two (2) or more years of experience in the practice of criminal law in Texas, have lived in the City of El Paso during the preceding 12 months, and be a resident of Texas. Considerable knowledge of: Texas State Law and City of El Paso Ordinances governing misdemeanor offenses, including conditions of juvenile defendants; court protocols, and procedures. Ability to: adjudicate a significant volume of cases promptly and efficiently; clearly and concisely explain pertinent legal information to affected parties; and fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority.In accordance with Texas State statutes, serve as Municipal Court Magistrate reporting to the designated Presiding Judge. Serves as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors and as a magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies.Serves as Municipal Court Magistrate. Serve as appointed under the direction of the Presiding Judge, as judge for cases involving Class \"C\" misdemeanors, and as magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. Involves; serves as a judge at arraignment, trial sessions, pretrial sessions, civil parking hearings, and other court hearings; handle a significant volume of cases impartially and efficiently; advises defendants and other interested parties of charges, rights, legal opinions and rulings; review documents presented to establish proof of legal compliance; assess judgment and fines; record determination of court; hear preliminary pre-trial motions; handle additional cases as assigned by presiding judge; perform other related duties as required.Please note: The successful selected candidate(s) will be able to maintain their legal practice.Note: This is an Appointed Part- Time position for the City of El Paso Municipal Court.Duty Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm to support the court schedule.Location: May be assigned to Downtown or Northeast Municipal Courts.Note: The 1st date of review of applications will be October 13, 2026.Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr