City Magistrate Jobs

Description

Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a City Magistrate. This is a full-time, exempt, unrepresented, at-will position in the unclassified service. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Presiding City Magistrate.

Why work for Chandler?

• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, $3200 for part time employees
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The Chandler Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of the Chandler city government and is also a part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Chandler Municipal Court serves the public and contributes to the quality of life in our community by fairly, impartially, and promptly administering justice in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

Chandler Municipal Court processes all criminal and traffic violations, obtains compliance of the court's orders, serves as juvenile hearing officers, facilitates mediation of neighborhood disputes and issues Harassment Injunctions and Orders of Protection.

Who We Are Looking For

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 or equivalent legal experience, including some experience in a trial courtroom setting. Along with the ability to communicate effectively and conduct and control courtroom proceedings, our new City Magistrate will also possess a reverence for the rule of law, a commitment to innovation, and model a high level of integrity, which will generate trust in the judiciary among the community they serve.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree; and five (5) years of as a practicing attorney; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Admission to the Bar in the State of Arizona and in good standing.

All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2023 11:59 PM Arizona