Job Description

Posting number: 202600152

Department: Courts

Job classification: Part-Time Criminal Associate Judge

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

Summary

Under the general direction of the Local Administrative Judge, a part-time judicial officer appointed under Texas Government Code § 54A.002(d) who assists the Lubbock County District Courts and County Courts at Law in handling proceedings that are referred to the Criminal Associate Judge; and specifically serves the Courts by performing Initial Appearance duties in criminal cases according to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17. The part-time Criminal Associate Judges primarily work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and provide additional coverage as needed for the full-time Criminal Associate Judges.

Examples of 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
• Understanding and application of 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited law school. Resident of the State of Texas. Must have been licensed to practice law in this state for at least four years. Must reside in the city limits of the City of Lubbock. Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Supplemental information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 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. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.