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Municipal Court Associate Judge, City of Columbia

Job Category
Courts
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, some weekends as needed
Job Duties

JOB SUMMARY: This position conducts hearings and adjudicates cases in civil, criminal and traffic court, and performs related administrative and judicial work as required. The incumbent works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: -Juris doctorate degree; -Five (5) years of prior experience as a practicing attorney; -Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License; -Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: -May be required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled; -Criminal and/or courtroom experience a plus; -Experience with city ordinances a plus; -Bilingual (Spanish) speaking ability a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: mental acuity, speaking, and talking. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.

Pay Info
$80,000 - $97,836
How to Apply

For a full job description and to learn more about this position, visit the City of Columbia's Career Portal to review and apply today! 

https://columbiasc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2759?c=columbiasc

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender/sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veterans’ status, or genetic information. Individual applicants with special needs are requested to contact Human Resources so reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. A pre-employment, post offer physical, drug screen, and background check are required to all individuals who are recommended for employment. Failure to successfully complete or pass pre-employment conditions may result in the withdrawal of a job offer. The City of Columbia participates in E-Verify, in compliance with South Carolina law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.