Municipal Court Judge

City of Baytown, TX•Baytown, TX

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About The Position

The City of Baytown is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Municipal Court Judge to oversee the fair and impartial administration of justice in accordance with state laws and city ordinances. This position is responsible for presiding over court proceedings, ensuring due process, and maintaining professionalism and integrity in all judicial matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public service. Join our team and help uphold the values of justice and accountability for the Baytown community.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas.
Ability to meet State mandated continuing legal education requirements.
A resident of the State of Texas.
A citizen of the United States.
Attorney licensed to practice in the State of Texas and in good standing.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
Must complete the minimum number of hours of instruction in the performance of duties of municipal court judge within the requisite time frame as required by the state law.

Nice To Haves

Previous municipal judge experience, as well as Criminal and Civil trial experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts trials, arraignments, administrative hearings, and juvenile hearings.
Adjudicates the guilt or innocence of persons charged with Class C misdemeanors and assesses punishment.
Presides over jury and non-jury cases.
Responsible for signing and issuing warrants, and court orders.
Issues written and oral instructions and opinions.
Appears daily (including holidays and weekends) at Municipal Jail to conduct magistrate warnings, and to make appropriate rulings regarding bonds.
Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations on matters within the jurisdiction of court and performs legal research as necessary.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Equitable:
Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave