City of Boaz: Government Jobs Part Time Magistrate - Bilingual

From: City of Boaz
February 14, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF BOAZ, ALABAMA

JOB TITLE: MAGISTRATE            CODE: 128

JOB DEFINITION

This is specialized, complex administrative work involving the operation of the municipal court.  Employee must perform complex clerical and court related duties.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Court Clerk; however, the incumbent must take responsibility for making independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of court operations, municipal ordinances, and State law.  The Magistrate acts for the Court Clerk when the Clerk is absent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

Enter new cases into the municipal court software for both traffic and non-traffic violations, assign case numbers and print computer generated case action summary sheets.

Attach all documentation to specific cases and file folders and cases by court date.
Enter court dispositions into the computer software after judgement is made.

Accept pleas from accused and set court date for Not Guilty  pleas; process Guilty pleas; accept cash for fines and issue appropriate receipt.

Complete all necessary forms for youthful offenders, felony DUI's and appeals.

Solicit certified reports from other courts to obtain proper adjudication; maintains official court records and files as required.

Receive and receipt court fines and costs, balance monies received with daily report and submit report to City Clerk for deposit.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the legal process related to court administration.

Considerable knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and the laws, rules, and regulations governing the filing and recording of legal instruments.

Considerable knowledge of financial record keeping procedures required for court administration.

Considerable knowledge of clerical procedures and required records involved in court operation.

Skill to confer with attorneys and other interested parties in regard to rules and procedures.

Skill in dealing with public and preparing correspondence concerning operation of the municipal court.

Skill in maintaining official court records and files as required.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, City employees, subordinate clerical personnel, and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training equivalent to considerable experience in specialized court clerical duties and graduation from a senior high school or equivalent.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Hold or obtain certification by The Administrative Office of the Courts, The Alabama League of Municipalities, The Alabama Municipal Court Clerk and Magistrates Association within (12) months of hire.

Must pass required physical examination after position is offered.

Miscellaneous Information
This position is a temporary position with less than 19 hours per week

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