The City of Carthage has announced a job opening. Mayor Vivians released the following information on her City of Carthage Facebook page. “We’re looking for a Municipal Judge to preside over pretrial hearings, small claims proceedings, and misdemeanor cases. The authority of a municipal court judge is limited to the aforementioned areas of law and never includes overseeing trials, appeals of administrative hearings.” Below is a list of responsibilities as well as benefits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct hearings on a wide variety of Municipal Code traffic violations, including those involving automobiles, bicyclists, and pedestrians
• Conduct hearings involving the public’s health and safety including animal control violations, zoning, fire, and building code violations
• Impose appropriate sanctions for violations
• The magistrate may preside over in-custody arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions, criminal trials, and review hearings, as well as presiding over Mental Health and Veterans Treatment Courts
• Provide occasional Saturday and holiday coverage as well as some after-hour issuance of search warrants
Experiences
• Graduate of law with a Bachelor of Law or Juris Doctorate degree
• One year in the practice of law, including substantial criminal law experience
• Knowledge of the Rules of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
• Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence
• Knowledge of the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
• Possess diplomacy and objectivity in the fulfillment of all job duties
• Ability to maintain decorum in a courtroom
• Ability to apply fair and equitable administration of the law while providing good customer service
• Ability to conduct court business in a manner that brings honor and respect to the organization
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Demonstrate a willingness to promote and explain court programs through speaking engagements at community and school events
Benefits
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• PERS Retirement
Available to purchase
Vision insurance plan
Dental insurance plan
Contribution to life insurance plan