Location: City Court
Posting Close Date
Application and Special Instructions
Tucson City Court is currently seeking a qualified individual interested in joining our team as a Special Magistrate. This position is appointed by the City Council to serve a two (2) year term of office and may be reappointed to an additional two (2) year terms.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded legal professional admitted to the practice of law by the Arizona Supreme Court, in good standing, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, including experience in a trial courtroom setting. Along with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the Special Magistrate must be able to conduct and control civil and criminal courtroom proceedings.
Commitment to the rule of law, public service, professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards are qualities essential to this position. Required knowledge includes general civil and criminal law; court procedures; rules of evidence; appellate procedures; methods of legal research; general court policies and procedures; Microsoft Office products; and other relevant technologies.
THE TUCSON CITY COURT is seeking applications from attorneys interested in becoming a Special Magistrate at the City Court.
Attorneys who are accepted must be willing to give up their practice in City Court. Attorneys with criminal trial experience are preferred.
The pay for special magistrates is $175.00 for each half-day of service (4 hours). Of course, volunteer services are also welcome. Training will be provided for all those appointed as special magistrates. Additionally, arrangements can be made to accommodate schedules of attorneys who can work only certain sessions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the questionnaire is not completed and your Arizona Bar card is not uploaded before the position closes.
Instructions for the link: Without closing the job posting, copy and paste the link into a new tab to open and complete the questionnaire.
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Please ensure both the questionnaire and your Arizona Bar card are submitted before the next review on Monday mornings.
This position is on-site at City Court Office. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.
Interview Information: Highest-scoring applicants may be invited to an in-person panel interview at the City Court Office.
Recruiter Contact Information: If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Smith at [email protected].
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