Tarrant County, TX

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Summary Performs a variety of judicial duties in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts including deciding the merits of cases, hearing and evaluating evidence and witness credibility, analyzing laws and rules, making findings of fact and conclusions of law, and issuing oral or written decisions and orders to resolve cases. Work schedule: This position may be required to work WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, EVENINGS, AND NIGHTS. Posting may close at any time. Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health and insurance benefits. For more information, please click on the link below: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conducts hearings. Hears evidence. Compels production of relevant evidence. Rules on admissibility of evidence. Issues summons for the appearance of witnesses. Examines witnesses. Swears witnesses for hearings. Makes findings of fact on evidence. Formulates conclusions of law. Rules on a pretrial motion. Recommends the rulings, orders, or judgment to be made in a case. Regulates proceedings in a hearing. Accepts a plea of guilty from a defendant charged with misdemeanor, felony, or both misdemeanor and felony offenses. Selects a jury. Does any act and takes any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the duties required by the order of referral. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs all other related duties as required. Minimum Requirements NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED. TO APPLY, must have graduated from an accredited law school. TO APPLY, must have Four (4) full-time years of work experience as a practicing attorney. TO APPLY, must have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least Four (4) years. This position requires a broad knowledge of criminal law and proceedings as well as an ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and educational levels. An ability to make well-reasoned decisions in a timely manner based upon legal knowledge and experience is also essential. The position further mandates a committed and self-starting individual who can work independently while in deference to the needs of the district and county criminal courts. If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process. Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, talk, and use office machines.

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