POSITION IS A FLSA EXEMPT, PART TIME "A" ROLE. 

Employees in this category are typically expected to work 20-24 hours per week, but may be asked to work additional hours on occasion. The position is eligible for pro-rated leave benefits only.

$60,000/ANNUALLY

 (HIRE IN RANGE; DOQ) 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

A judicial officer adjudicating misdemeanor cases, civil traffic violations, city ordinances and juvenile offenses to include: traffic, alcohol, curfew, truancy, possession of firearms, graffiti, tobacco, any city ordinance and issues protective orders. Work is performed in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and ordinances and is subject to a review by a higher court.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
 
Work is performed independently and in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the Kingman Municipal Court and in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Court and Mohave County Superior Court and Supreme Court Administrative Orders.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
NoneDESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and Arizona State Bar membership in good standing;
• Three to five (3-5) years of professional legal/judicial or related experience;
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
 

• Admission to the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Must complete 16 hours continuing education each calendar year as approved by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) to include Ethics.
• Before assuming office, or within the first twelve months of assuming office, a new judge shall complete a new judge orientation program as approved by COJET.
• Must possess valid Arizona Driver’s License. 
• Must successfully complete extensive pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. 

• Presides over initial appearances, arraignments, motions, pre-trial conferences, civil traffic hearings, probation violation hearings, restitution hearings, jury and non-jury trials and sentencings, and other hearings coming before the court.
• Adjudicating all complaints that are filed and within the jurisdiction of the Court.
• Approves bonds and signs criminal warrants and other legal documents. Enters legal decisions into the court file. 
• Shall comply with statistical reporting, jury management and records management policies and procedures established by the Supreme Court.
• Researches, explains and applies laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provides legal decisions to defendants, attorneys, and Court staff. Elicits pertinent information and confines witnesses and litigants to relevant issues. Discusses the social implications of offenses with defendants. Confers with attorneys. Gives information on citizens' rights, and court procedures and policies. Communicates with City Magistrate, court staff, other City employees, attorneys, representatives from other agencies, and the general public to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Imposes sentence commensurate to the offense and within the parameters allowed by law.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• May occasionally require some work on evenings, weekends, holidays.

 
PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Any other judicial duties as determined by the Presiding City Magistrate of the Municipal Court.

 
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Rules of judicial conduct, Arizona rule of court and criminal law, traffic offenses, laws relating to juveniles, Kingman City ordinances, and related laws and regulations applicable to a city court? City court procedures and operational practices? Various correctional methods and their successes? and underlying social factors involved in cases coming before the court.

Skills:

Presiding over courtroom hearings; listening and determining facts, making decisions; and interpreting laws and applying them; effective written and oral communication.
 
Abilities:
 
Ability to establish effective working relationships with the City Magistrate, public, the City Council, the City Staff and those coming before the court; Maintain a fair and impartial attitude; Uphold the integrity of the Court: Hear and dispose of cases; Analyze evidence and data presented in court and apply existing law.
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESSIt is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness.All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.