Closing Date: 26th April, 2024
Description:
The Position:The Municipal Judge performs judicial activities and oversees the judicial functions of the Municipal Court, ensuring conformance with legal and departmental requirements. The incumbent is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Municipal Court is currently held every Wednesdays, along with the occasional jury trial usually scheduled on Mondays. The expected number of hours worked per week is approximately 10 hours.
Key Responsibilities:
The Municipal Judge will be someone who has a reputation for being principled with unquestioned integrity. They will possess considerable knowledge in all areas of criminal law, including but not limited to local ordinances, State laws, and Constitutional law specifically relating to traffic regulations, liquor violations, and misdemeanors. They will be an active member in good standing with the Oregon State Bar, or the Bar of another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain Oregon State Bar membership prior to the position start date, and have a minimum of five years in the practice of municipal law. They maintain judicial impartiality and judicial temperament in all cases.