Part-Time Criminal Associate Judge

Essential Duties

• 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
• Understands and applies 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 other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Resident of the State of Texas
• Licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years
• Resides in the city limits of the City of Lubbock
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of criminal court rules and procedures
• Specific knowledge of the following statutes and rules: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Rules of Evidence, Lubbock County Local Rules, including Fair Defense Amendments, Rules of Judicial Administration, Texas Code of Judicial Conduct
• Considerable knowledge of court case management
• Other required skills include: 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

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions