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Min 10 yrs required
Commissioner DUTIES: Acts as a temporary judge in court cases pursuant to the stipulation of counsel or parties; conducts a daily court calendar; presides over hearings and trials; makes rulings, findings, judgments, and orders in a fair and ethical manner. Exercises the same powers and duties as a judge of the court in assigned cases, with the same jurisdiction. Presides over proceedings in one or more of the following: civil and small claims actions; criminal and traffic arraignments; hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies; probate, family law, and juvenile court. Arraigns defendants; grants continuances; hears, reviews, and rules on a variety of petitions, motions, and other actions; takes evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; makes or recommends appropriate court orders; accepts pleas and imposes sentences; sets cases for hearing and trial; conducts court and jury trials. Reviews court files, documents, and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings; prepares court documents, records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials pertaining to case findings.
Qualification and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be active members of the State Bar of California in good standing, and must have been admitted to practice for a period of 10+ years with experience in civil, criminal, family, juvenile, probate and/or law and motion litigation. Incumbents must be United States citizens and cannot engage in active practice of law during employment with the court in this capacity. Knowledge of: Legal principles and precedents as applied to judicial procedures is required. Ability to: Present statements of fact and law; Communicate clearly and logically in written and oral form; Define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make appropriate findings and recommendations; Prepare clear and concise decisions and summaries of factual and legal issues; Effectively represent the Court in contacts with the public, attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other government jurisdictions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; and, a good and balanced temperament, willingness to listen and ability to be decisive and treat all litigants and parties in a fair and appropriate manner. Closing Date: August 24, 2018, 5:00 PM. Pacific
Job Number: 18-019
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