Pro Tem Judge

City of Scottsdale • Scottsdale, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional Pro Tempore (Pro Tem) judicial duties involved in interpreting and applying the local, State and Federal laws, conducts the hearing of minimal court cases and determines cases which are in the jurisdiction of the Court. Pro Tem Judges will be contacted to relieve Full-Time judges/hearing officer on an as needed basis, sometimes with short notice. Assignments can include weekend and holiday duties. The position is part-time, on-call covering judicial absences or special calendars at the City Court. Appointed by the City Council to a two-year term, with opportunities for subsequent reappointment to a four-year term. Current pay rate is $83.39 per hour.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• At least five years of legal work experience.
• Current membership in the Arizona State Bar Association.
• Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional Pro Tempore (Pro Tem) judicial duties involved in interpreting and applying the local, State and Federal laws.
• Conducts the hearing of minimal court cases.
• Determines cases which are in the jurisdiction of the Court.
• Relieves Full-Time judges/hearing officer on an as needed basis, sometimes with short notice.
• Covers judicial absences or special calendars at the City Court.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level