ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

Summary

Part-time positionAssociate Municipal Court Judges are approved and appointed by the Mayor andMembers of the City Council, and serve a two (2) year term. They perform all tasksexpected and required of the Municipal Court Judge when called upon to substitute andserve in that capacity. They must be a licensed attorney in the State of Texas, be amember in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and must reside within the City ofWichita Falls, Texas.Resume, cover letter, and 2 letters of recommendation are required.This position requires the annual completion of sixteen (16) continuing legal education(CLE) hours within the calendar year of September 1st through August 31st . Onceappointed, eight (8) of those hours must be completed within ninety (90) days from thedate of appointment, and must specifically relate to magistrate duties and the setting ofbail and/or bonds. All CLE required of this position will be provided through the TexasMunicipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). In addition, access to the Public SafetyReport System (PSRS), and training as to use of the system, will be required as theappointee may occasionally be assigned to serve as magistrate for county offenses,particularly on weekends.Position : 6105001Code : 6105-2Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : MUNICIPAL COURTGrade : EX 302Job Family : 23-1023.00 JUDGES, MAGISTRATES#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Part-time positionAssociate Municipal Court Judges are approved and appointed by the Mayor andMembers of the City Council, and serve a two (2) year term. They perform all tasksexpected and required of the Municipal Court Judge when called upon to substitute andserve in that capacity. They must be a licensed attorney in the State of Texas, be amember in good standing with the State Bar of Texas and must reside within the City ofWichita Falls, Texas.Resume, cover letter, and 2 letters of recommendation are required.This position requires the annual completion of sixteen (16) continuing legal education(CLE) hours within the calendar year of September 1st through August 31st . Onceappointed, eight (8) of those hours must be completed within ninety (90) days from thedate of appointment, and must specifically relate to magistrate duties and the setting ofbail and/or bonds. All CLE required of this position will be provided through the TexasMunicipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC). In addition, access to the Public SafetyReport System (PSRS), and training as to use of the system, will be required as theappointee may occasionally be assigned to serve as magistrate for county offenses,particularly on weekends.Position : 6105001Code : 6105-2Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : MUNICIPAL COURTGrade : EX 302Job Family : 23-1023.00 JUDGES, MAGISTRATES#J-18808-Ljbffr