What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Court Magistrate (Part-time) position at El Paso Water?
Salary
$50.04 Hourly
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
A7730-0426
Department
MUNICPL CLRK JUDICIARY
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
MOS Codes: None
This 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.
General Purpose
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.
Typical Duties
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.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
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.
Note: The 1st date of review of applications will be June 7, 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.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Limited benefits based on agreement.
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Are you a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas?
Do you have two or more years of experience in the practice of criminal law in Texas?
Have you lived in the City of El Paso during the preceding 12 months?
Are you a resident of Texas?
Do you have considerable knowledge of Texas State Law and City of El Paso Ordinances governing misdemeanor offenses, including conditions of juvenile defendants; court protocols, and procedures?
Do you have the ability to adjudicate a significant volume of cases promptly and efficiently; clearly and concisely explain pertinent legal information to affected parties; fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority?
Please provide your attorney license number and expiration date in the area provided.
08
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
Employer City of El Paso
Address 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Phone 915-212-0045
Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov
$50.04 Hourly
Location
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
A7730-0426
Department
MUNICPL CLRK JUDICIARY
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
MOS Codes: None
This 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.
General Purpose
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.
Typical Duties
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.
General Information
For complete job specification, click here.
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 June 7, 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.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Limited benefits based on agreement.
01
Are you a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
Do you have two or more years of experience in the practice of criminal law in Texas?
- Yes
- No
Have you lived in the City of El Paso during the preceding 12 months?
- Yes
- No
Are you a resident of Texas?
- Yes
- No
Do you have considerable knowledge of Texas State Law and City of El Paso Ordinances governing misdemeanor offenses, including conditions of juvenile defendants; court protocols, and procedures?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the ability to adjudicate a significant volume of cases promptly and efficiently; clearly and concisely explain pertinent legal information to affected parties; fairly and impartially enforce judicial authority?
- Yes
- No
Please provide your attorney license number and expiration date in the area provided.
08
Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
Employer City of El Paso
Address 300 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Phone 915-212-0045
Website http://www.elpasotexas.gov
Salary : $50