Superior Court Commissioner - East Kern, Ridgecrest

Superior Court of California, County of Kern • Ridgecrest, CA

3d • $7,979 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Presiding Judge and Judge(s), this professional level position performs various judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the court. The power and authority of court commissioners is specified by statutes. Commissioners have the same jurisdiction and exercise the same powers and duties as the judges of the Superior Court with respect to infractions and small claims actions, and in other matters pursuant to stipulation of the parties. This position resides in Kern County and is expected to serve at any of the Court locations in Kern County consistent with the Court's needs. The position will be assigned full-time to East Kern. This professional level class performs judicial functions for the Superior Court, assisting the courts in management and disposition of case and calendars, and other duties as assigned, related to the administration of justice, including acting as a temporary judge in certain case types, including criminal, civil, family law, juvenile dependency, juvenile justice, probate, and traffic. It is distinguished from the position of judge in that it is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the judges and acts only as a temporary judge, presiding over cases as directed by the Presiding Judge.

Requirements

• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Admitted to practice for at least ten years
• Must be United States citizens
• Cannot engage in the active practice of law during employment with the court in this capacity

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil, criminal, child support, family, traffic, juvenile, probate, and/or law and motion litigation is recommended.
• East Kern resident or be willing to relocate to the East Kern area.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a temporary judge in court cases pursuant to the stipulation of counsel or parties when required; manages daily court calendar, presides over hearings, proceedings and trials; makes rulings, findings, judgements, and orders.
• Presides over felony, misdemeanor and traffic arraignments and trials, civil and small claims actions, probate proceedings, family law proceedings and juvenile court proceedings.
• Arraigns defendants; rules on requests for continuance; hears, reviews, and rules on petitions, motions, and other requests for judicial relief; presides over evidentiary hearings; makes findings or recommends appropriate court orders; accepts please and imposes sentences; sets cases for hearing and trial; conducts court and jury trials.
• Reviews court files, evidence, legal briefs, and related materials; prepares court findings, orders, rulings, and other written materials pertaining to cases.
• Presides over cases and calendars in multi-divisional (regional courts) and night court on a rotational basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed