Court Referee

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial • El Centro, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial is seeking candidates with a passion for executing and upholding the law. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of personal integrity, flexibility, and exemplary people skills. This professional level position performs various judicial and quasi-judicial functions as prescribed by law California Rules of Court, Rule 10.700 et seq or conferred by the Court, making dispositions on cases. The Court Referee has the same jurisdiction and exercises the same powers and duties as the judges of the Court with respect to infractions and small claims. The Court Referee hears, evaluates and makes decisions on infraction offenses, small claims and other judicial proceedings, including the imposition of fines, sentences and the settlement of issues; interprets, enforces and carries out laws including issuing judgments and orders, and acts as a temporary judge and presides over cases as needed and by stipulation of the parties. The percentage of time dedicated to these responsibilities is approximately 80%(Infractions) / 20% (Small Claims). The candidate holds office at the pleasure of the Court and works under general direction of the Presiding Judge.

Requirements

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar and admitted to practice law in California for at least 10 years or, on a finding of good cause by the presiding judge, for at least 5 years.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of California State Bar card showing active status.
• Legal writing sample or samples such as a portion or all of an appellate brief, memorandum of points and authorities, opinion letter, article, etc. Sample(s) should not exceed 10 pages.
• Five references including name, address and telephone number.

Nice To Haves

• High level of personal integrity, flexibility, and exemplary people skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs various judicial and quasi-judicial functions as prescribed by law California Rules of Court, Rule 10.700 et seq or conferred by the Court, making dispositions on cases.
• Has the same jurisdiction and exercises the same powers and duties as the judges of the Court with respect to infractions and small claims.
• Hears, evaluates and makes decisions on infraction offenses, small claims and other judicial proceedings, including the imposition of fines, sentences and the settlement of issues.
• Interprets, enforces and carries out laws including issuing judgments and orders.
• Acts as a temporary judge and presides over cases as needed and by stipulation of the parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree