Magistrate Supervisor - City of Vestavia

JobsQuest•Vestavia Hills, AL

12d•$63,752 - $98,883•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vestavia Hills is seeking a well-qualified Magistrate Supervisor. This role is responsible for supervising the work of Magistrates within the municipal court system. Magistrate Supervisors also perform the work of Magistrates to include acting as a liaison between the municipal court and the public; receiving, recording, and responding to citizen complaints and questions; preparing for court trials or hearings by gathering and reviewing necessary documentation; conducting court trials and hearings; and assisting the judge during court proceedings by providing and recording information. Magistrate Supervisors are considered the chief officers of the municipal court administrative agency and are required to have or obtain a Magistrate certification approved by the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts (AOC). Work is performed primarily in a courtroom or office setting. Magistrate Supervisors report to executive-level municipal personnel (e.g., Mayor, City Manager, Municipal Clerk), and their work is reviewed for conformity with legal procedures and points of law.

Requirements

Alabama Municipal Court Clerk and Magistrate certification (AAOC certification).
Experience overseeing municipal court legal proceedings (e.g., adjudication of court cases, managing legal risks, and overseeing the law enforcement criminal process).
Ability to obtain NCIC certification within 6 months of employment.
Experience accepting and/or reporting financial processes (e.g., cash receipts, reporting, and collections).
Experience working with and/or developing programs for the court system (e.g., recidivism reduction, driving school, deferred prosecution).

Responsibilities

Oversees alternative sentencing programs (e.g., Operation ABC and other Community Corrections Programs) by collaborating with local businesses and educational institutions in order to determine the structure, and leadership responsibility, and goals of the program(s) in order to reduce recidivism and substance abuse, increase community, and restore defendant to productive citizenship.
Processes cases after court or hearing by entering information and documents into the case management software (i.e., electronic filling) and attaching physical case documents with the hard copies of the case in order to ensure cases heard by the judge are updated, rulings are recorded, and any fees paid are documented.
Acts as a liaison between the municipal court and the public by receiving, recording, and responding to citizens’ complaints, requests, and questions either by phone or in person by providing general information on court cases (e.g., court dates, fees, and fines), retrieving and reviewing case files and other records, assisting individuals with completing required forms, or taking payments for court fees and fines in order to provide adequate services to and meet the needs of the public.
Assists the judge during court proceedings by recording rulings, managing physical and electronic copies of case information, and providing information and assistance to defendants to ensure that applicable laws, rulings, and procedures are followed.
Conducts hearings and prepares for trial by evaluating complaints, recording and reviewing witness testimony, reviewing police reports, and reading depositions in order to determine probable cause, issue arrest warrants, and set bail.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.