CRIMINAL ASSOCIATE JUDGE, Criminal Courts

Summary

The Criminal Associate Judge will assist with the daily functions of the Criminal Courts, performing duties such as hearing and evaluating evidence, analyzing laws and rules, making findings of fact and conclusions of law, determining bail matters, and issuing oral or written decisions and orders.

Benefits

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs statutory duties authorized by Chapter 54A, Subchapter A, of the Texas Government Code.
• Operates under the jurisdiction and direction of the elected criminal court judges.
• All actions taken are subject to a referring court’s modification, correction, rejection, reversal, or recommission for further information.
• Administratively supervised and evaluated by the Chief Magistrate.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.

Minimum Requirements

• A criminal associate judge’s appointment must be made with the approval of at least two-thirds of the elected Criminal Courts judges.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Must have at least five (5) full-time years of work experience as a practicing attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least five (5) full-time years.
• Resides in Tarrant County.
• Must not have been removed from office by impeachment, by the Texas Supreme Court, by the Governor, or by a judicial tribunal; and must not have resigned while under such proceedings (Section 54A.003).

Preferred Requirements

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