Municipal Judge
Core
Part-time substitute judge presiding over municipal court dockets, issuing warrants, setting bail, and arbitrating disputes in Fort Worth.
Role type
part-time substitute municipal judge
Builds
municipal court operations and judicial services
Domain
legal / judicial system
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
juris doctorate, Texas bar license, legal analysis, courtroom control, conflict resolution, decision making
Preferred skills
time management, clear communication, critical thinking, problem analysis
Technologies
CJIS fingerprint-based background check system
Responsibilities
Preside over plea, juvenile, environmental, revocation, and arraignment dockets; issue search and arrest warrants; set and forfeit bail; process warrant and administrative queues; review new laws and court decisions; attend staff meetings and continuing education.
Seniority
part-time, on-call