CITY OF DADEVILLE JOB POSTINGS
JOB: Municipal Court Judge
STATUS/SCHEDULE: Part–time
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
decision–making 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: Top–notch writing ability is necessary to draft clear, concise, and well–researched
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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