Municipal court judge job description
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Municipal court judge requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in municipal court judge job postings.
Sample municipal court judge requirements
- Law degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed to practice law in the state
- Experience practicing law in a court setting
- Knowledge of legal procedures and regulations
- Ability to interpret and apply legal statutes
Sample required municipal court judge soft skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to remain impartial and fair
- Excellent decision-making abilities
- Leadership and management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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City of Olathe municipal court judge job description
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
Hiring Range: $111,670 - $174,664
At the City of Olathe, Kansas we are "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service," and we have the results and the awards to prove it! We have received national recognition for everything from Tree City USA Designation to leading public sector customer service results. Our city has been recognized by Fast Company magazine as a Fast City and Money magazine as a "Best Place to Live." Most recently the City of Olathe was ranked #3 on Fortune's Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families and made the list for the Top-100 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
To continue this trend of excellence, we are recruiting for a Municipal Judge to work with the Presiding Municipal Judge to oversee Olathe Municipal Court proceedings. The Olathe Municipal Court is the second largest in Johnson County, Kansas, with twenty-nine court dockets Monday - Friday each week. We have a progressive paperless Municipal Court with Court Administration consisting of twelve full time employees and a City Prosecutor's Office with four full time attorneys, one part time attorney and seven full time support staff. Both the Presiding Municipal Judge and the Municipal Judge are appointed by the Mayor and City Council.
What we offer:
* Career progression
* Training and professional development
* Competitive pay, benefits and time off
* Excellent health and vision coverage for you and your family
* Employee Wellness Center for health care services
* 11.5 paid holidays
* State sponsored pension plan
* City-paid life insurance and long-term disability
* Optional Dental Plans
* Tuition reimbursement
* Community Center Membership discount
* Employee computer purchase program
* 8 weeks of paid parental leave
* and much more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts courtroom proceedings of persons charged with violating municipal ordinances including Arraignments, Pleas, Trials, Sentencings, Diversion and Probation Revocations, House Arrest Violations and Expungements.
* Rules on motions filed such as motions to dismiss or suppress evidence, motions to set aside warrants or continue cases.
* Appoints counsel for indigent persons.
* Reviews case files for bond forfeitures and bench warrants, evaluates inspects and approves warrants.
* In coordination with the Presiding Municipal Judge and the Court Administrator, develops and presents to City Council Liaisons periodic reports on the Court's activities.
* Collaborates with the Presiding Municipal Judge, Court Administrators, and City Prosecutors to coordinate court practices and available resources to ensure successful case flow management.
* Works with the Presiding Municipal Judge and Court Administrators to review and implement process improvements.
* Complies with all statutory requirements pertaining to the Municipal Judge in Chapter 12 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Experience: Minimum five years of experience as a criminal trial attorney, including experience in Kansas municipal courts. Experience as a municipal judge preferred.
Education: Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
License/certifications: Admitted to practice law and registered with the Clerk of the Kansas Supreme Court in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 208. Criminal background check for Alert/NCIC certification required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
* Must successfully pass a supplemental background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.
* Successful candidate must be Olathe resident or relocate to Olathe within two years of appointment.
Full Time
Job Summary
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
Hiring Range: $111,670 - $174,664
At the City of Olathe, Kansas we are "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service," and we have the results and the awards to prove it! We have received national recognition for everything from Tree City USA Designation to leading public sector customer service results. Our city has been recognized by Fast Company magazine as a Fast City and Money magazine as a "Best Place to Live." Most recently the City of Olathe was ranked #3 on Fortune's Top 25 Best Places to Live for Families and made the list for the Top-100 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
To continue this trend of excellence, we are recruiting for a Municipal Judge to work with the Presiding Municipal Judge to oversee Olathe Municipal Court proceedings. The Olathe Municipal Court is the second largest in Johnson County, Kansas, with twenty-nine court dockets Monday - Friday each week. We have a progressive paperless Municipal Court with Court Administration consisting of twelve full time employees and a City Prosecutor's Office with four full time attorneys, one part time attorney and seven full time support staff. Both the Presiding Municipal Judge and the Municipal Judge are appointed by the Mayor and City Council.
What we offer:
* Career progression
* Training and professional development
* Competitive pay, benefits and time off
* Excellent health and vision coverage for you and your family
* Employee Wellness Center for health care services
* 11.5 paid holidays
* State sponsored pension plan
* City-paid life insurance and long-term disability
* Optional Dental Plans
* Tuition reimbursement
* Community Center Membership discount
* Employee computer purchase program
* 8 weeks of paid parental leave
* and much more!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts courtroom proceedings of persons charged with violating municipal ordinances including Arraignments, Pleas, Trials, Sentencings, Diversion and Probation Revocations, House Arrest Violations and Expungements.
* Rules on motions filed such as motions to dismiss or suppress evidence, motions to set aside warrants or continue cases.
* Appoints counsel for indigent persons.
* Reviews case files for bond forfeitures and bench warrants, evaluates inspects and approves warrants.
* In coordination with the Presiding Municipal Judge and the Court Administrator, develops and presents to City Council Liaisons periodic reports on the Court's activities.
* Collaborates with the Presiding Municipal Judge, Court Administrators, and City Prosecutors to coordinate court practices and available resources to ensure successful case flow management.
* Works with the Presiding Municipal Judge and Court Administrators to review and implement process improvements.
* Complies with all statutory requirements pertaining to the Municipal Judge in Chapter 12 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Experience: Minimum five years of experience as a criminal trial attorney, including experience in Kansas municipal courts. Experience as a municipal judge preferred.
Education: Juris doctorate from an accredited law school.
License/certifications: Admitted to practice law and registered with the Clerk of the Kansas Supreme Court in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 208. Criminal background check for Alert/NCIC certification required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
* Must successfully pass a supplemental background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.
* Successful candidate must be Olathe resident or relocate to Olathe within two years of appointment.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024