Part-Time Criminal Associate Judge

Lubbock County (TX) • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Local Administrative Judge, a judicial officer appointed under Texas Government Code § 54A.002(d) who assists the Lubbock County District Courts and County Courts at Law in handling proceedings that are referred to the Criminal Associate Judge; serves the Courts by performing Initial Appearance duties in criminal cases according to Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17; is authorized to accept guilty pleas for the Courts; acts as the contact for out-of-county arrests; follows changes in indigent defense law and ensures Lubbock County policy adheres to the law; and performs related duties as assigned. The part-time Criminal Associate Judge primarily work in the evenings, on weekends, on holidays, and otherwise cover as needed for the full-time Magistrates.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited law school.
• Resident of the State of Texas.
• Must have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years.
• Must reside in the city limits of the City of Lubbock.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Considerable knowledge of criminal court rules and procedures; specific knowledge of the following statutes and rules: Code of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence, Lubbock County Local Rules, including Fair Defense Amendments, Rules of Judicial Administration, Code of Judicial Conduct; considerable knowledge of court case management
• computer proficiency
• the ability to quickly analyze law, apply facts and come to a conclusion
• the ability to work accurately and rapidly
• the ability to deal with the public in large volume and carry out the organizational objectives of the Lubbock County Court system
• ability to handle high stress situations with acceptable judicial temperament
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Department Heads, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Performs Initial Appearance duties under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17 et al, including determination of probable cause, advisement of rights, setting bail, and imposition of conditions of release pending further proceedings
• Understanding and application of duties required by Code of Criminal Procedure Article 17, including the use of the public safety report system, considering information provided by the public safety report when considering bail, certification of bail forms, and other requirements of Senate Bill 6 from the 2nd special session of the 87th legislature.
• Performs review of assessments prepared by the pretrial services department when considering release
• Conducts legal research necessary to carry out the duties assigned to the magistrate
• Follows changes in indigent defense law and ensures Lubbock County Local Rules and policies adhere to the law
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees