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Town of Marana

Judge Pro Tempore

Town of Marana, Marana, Arizona, United States, 85653

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Town of Marana . Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town operates under a Strategic Plan with five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Our Cultural Values are Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position

The Town of Marana is seeking a

Judge Pro Tempore

to work in the Magistrate Court Department. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of public service, high civic responsibility, the ability to evaluate facts and legal arguments fairly and impartially, excellent people skills, and the ability to work with current staff. This position is intermittent, on-call, as-needed with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.

Compensation

$150 for a half-day session and $300 for full-day sessions. If less than a half-day session is used, the rate is $50 per hour.

Responsibilities

The duties include presiding over a broad range of misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and Town Code violation cases, as well as civil orders of protection and injunctions against harassment.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 30 years of age, of good moral character, admitted to practice law in Arizona, and a resident of Arizona for the five years immediately preceding appointment as a judge pro tempore, as required by Article 6, §31 of the Arizona Constitution. At least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney or five years of experience as a judicial or hearing officer, or a combination thereof totaling five years. Familiarity with the ethical restrictions on the practice of law while serving as a special judicial officer, located in the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct (reference available in the publication).

Recruitment Process

If you meet the qualifications, submit a completed Town of Marana application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Applications will be reviewed by the Court Administrator to determine minimum qualifications, then forwarded to the Town Magistrate for review and recommendation to the Town Council for appointment as a part-time judge pro tempore. The posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants meet the minimum requirements.

Application Status Updates

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including junk or spam folders, for important notifications during the hiring process.

Contact Information

Town of Marana 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

Questions

Human Resources Staff Contact: Corinda Gamboa / 520.382.1934 / cgamboa@maranaaz.gov

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to deadlines. Please request this publication in an alternative format if needed.

Application Questions

Are you at least 30 years of age? Yes / No Have you been a resident of and admitted to practice law in Arizona for at least five years? Yes / No Do you have at least five years of courtroom experience as an attorney or five years as a judicial/hearing officer, or a combination totaling five years? Yes / No In the past five years, have you had any judicial complaints filed against you for improper conduct? Yes / No. If yes, please explain the conduct and the resolution. If you answered yes to question 4, please explain the conduct and the resolution. If you answered no, please enter N/A. In the past five years, have you had any state bar complaints filed against you for improper conduct? Yes / No If you answered yes to question 6, please explain the conduct and the resolution. If you answered no, please enter N/A. If you would like to provide additional information regarding any of your answers, please do so now.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Legal Industries: Government Administration

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