Job ID: Magistrate

Category: Court

Status: Open

Posted: January 23, 2023 7:00 AM

Closing: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position. The City of Boaz currently has an opening for the above position available. 

“The City of Boaz's policy is to consider employees for vacancies if those employees have the required qualifications.  When applicable, job vacancies will be posted on the bulletin board at City Hall.  If you wish to be considered for a posted vacancy, you must present to the Personnel Department a listing of your name, department, present job, special skills, and any supplemental training or special qualifications which make you eligible for the position.  

Applicants will be considered based on the eligible employee’s qualifications, including education, training, experience, job performance and years of continuous service.

In the event that a newly promoted employee does not satisfy the performance criteria for his/her new position, he/she will be returned to his/her previous or substantially similar position if such a position is available.  If his/her former position is unavailable, he/she will be terminated.” (Employee Handbook)

How to Apply

Any interested person should contact the Personnel Director at Boaz City Hall, 112 N Broad Street, Boaz, Alabama or apply online through the online Employment Application. This position will be posted until filled.

Job Description

City of Boaz, Alabama

Job Title: Magistrate 

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.