Department:
Administration
Compensation:
$22-$28/hour
Hours:
Part Time - Maintains a part-time schedule, with mandatory office hours, and reports to court as is regularly scheduled.
Deadline:
Open until filled
Position Objectives:
The City of York is accepting applications for the part-time position of Municipal Judge.
Summary
Arbitrates disputes, advises counsel, jury, litigants, or court personnel, and administers municipal judicial system. Supervise Clerk of Court or other staff, as assigned. Implement court orders from the Supreme Court and implements directives from the SC Court Administration.
Specific Duties:
Please see job description for more information
Applications will be taken until the job is filled. To be considered, please submit an application and/or resume to: City of York, Attn: Sarah Ramirez, Human Resource Manager, PO Box 500, York, SC 29745. Email - sramirez [at] yorksc.gov (sramirez[at]yorksc[dot]gov.) Salary will be based on experience.
The City of York is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field preferred. Previous law enforcement and/or court experience is desirable, and any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to reconcile all municipal bank accounts and issue checks in accordance with state law.
- Knowledge of state, federal, local laws, legal language and legal procedures related to municipal court functions.
- Extensive knowledge of SC Case Management System (CMS) is required.
- Knowledge of courtroom procedures and ability to maintain order in the courtroom.
- Extensive knowledge of criminal, traffic and infraction procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other staff, vendors, contractors and the public.
- Ability to think critically and apply knowledge of government court operation principles and customer service.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong level of accuracy and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to prioritize and adhere to strict deadlines.
- High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
- Use computers for data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, or custom applications.
- Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening test.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license.