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CITY OF DADEVILLE JOB POSTINGS

 

 

JOB: Municipal Court Judge 

STATUS/SCHEDULE: Parttime 

CITY OF DADEVILLE 

JOB POSTING 

POSTED: 

JANUARY 2, 2025 

Job Summary 

Definition and Nature of the Work 

Judges preside over trials and hearings in federal, state, and local courts. They rule on the 

admissibility of evidence, monitor the testimony of witnesses, and settle disputes between 

prosecutors and defense attorneys. When standard procedures do not already exist, judges 

establish new rules based on their own knowledge of the law. They must ensure that all 

proceedings are fair and protect the legal rights of everyone involved

Judges often conduct pretrial hearings to determine if the evidence warrants a trial. In criminal 

cases they must decide whether to hold defendants in jail pending trial or to set bail and other 

conditions for release

If defendants are found guilty, judges pronounce sentences. They determine verdicts in 

cases without juries. City of Dadeville is looking for City Judge who can perform these Duties

Judge Duties & Responsibilities 

Judges perform a variety of tasks inside and outside the courtroom. In the courtroom, they 

perform the following duties: 

  • Hear allegations of the prosecuting and defending parties
  • Listen to witness testimony. 
  • Rule on the admissibility of evidence
  • Inform defendants of their rights
  • Question witnesses
  • In criminal court, determine the guilt or innocence of criminal defendants and impose sentences 

on defendants found guilty

Judge Skills & Competencies 

  • In addition to education and other requirements, candidates that possess the following skills may 

be able to perform more successfully in the job

  • Logic and reasoning skills: Judges must possess excellent logical reasoning, analytical, and 

decisionmaking skills to analyze a complex case and statutory law and render sound legal 

decisions

Legal knowledge: Thorough knowledge of criminal and civil procedures, jurisdictional rules, and 

the court system is critical

Writing skills: Topnotch writing ability is necessary to draft clear, concise, and wellresearched 

opinions, bench memoranda, and other legal documents

APPLICATIONS INCLUDING YOUR RESUME SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO CITY HALL LOCATED AT 

265 NORTH BROADNAX STREET DADEVILLE AL 36853 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 9 A.M. ON January 16, 2025 

THE CITY OF DADEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The City of Dadeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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