{"id":5357,"date":"2015-07-23T21:13:37","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T21:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/?p=5357"},"modified":"2015-07-23T21:14:57","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T21:14:57","slug":"5357","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/2015\/07\/23\/5357\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity – Licensed Associate Judge"},"content":{"rendered":"

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY i<\/strong>nvites applications for the position of:<\/strong>
\n Licensed Associate Judge<\/strong><\/p>\n

SALARY:<\/strong> $103,491.00 – $150,061.00 Annually
\nOPENING DATE: <\/strong>07\/09\/15
\nCLOSING DATE:<\/strong>\u00a0 08\/07\/15\u00a011:59 PM<\/p>\n

DEFINITION:
\n<\/span>Position Summary:<\/span><\/strong> Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, presides over criminal, civil and juvenile cases as assigned. Responsible for fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and\u00a0 in ensuring SRPMIC adherence to applicable Federal, Tribal and other relevant laws and ordinances.The Licensed Associate Judge is appointed by the Council. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
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\nEXAMPLES OF TASKS:
\n<\/span><\/strong>Distinguishing Features:<\/span> <\/strong>The Licensed Associate Judge is an integral member of the judicial system and as such serves to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice.\u00a0 The Licensed Associate Judge must thoroughly understand the legal system, administration of justice, interpersonal relationships, and dispute resolution as well as appropriate decision making techniques, public safety, and governmental methods of reporting.\u00a0 Responsible for complex and sensitive legal decisions and judicial rulings on criminal and civil cases as assigned.\u00a0 The Licensed Associate Judge\u2019s work is reviewed by the Chief Judge through an annual performance review, reports, conferences and meetings.\u00a0 Judicial conduct is governed by Section 4-25 of the SRPMIC Code of ordinances and the SRPMIC Court Rules of Professional Conduct, Sec 2, Judicial Rules of Professional Conduct.<\/p>\n

Essential Functions<\/span>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.\u00a0 This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.<\/p>\n

Tasks:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1.Manages and oversees criminal, civil and juvenile cases as assigned by the Chief Judge.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facilitates and ensures all applicable rules of evidence and other judicial requirements are followed by parties that are in court.<\/p>\n

2.If the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) is adopted by the Community, the Licensed Associated Judge would adjudicate TLOA cases.<\/p>\n

3.If the Commercial Court is implemented, the Licensed Associate Judge would adjudicate complex commercial transactions that would be pending before the Commercial Court.<\/p>\n

4.Assists in the development of court rules of procedure, court policies,and goals and objective to improve operation efficiencies.\u00a0\u00a0 At the direction of the Chief Judge,may be asked to assume the duties of the Chief Judge in an \u201cActing\u201d capacity during the absence of the elected Chief Judge.<\/p>\n

5.Manages and maintains regular court case load of non-TLOA cases and fills in as necessary to help avoid court proceeding delays or backlog in court cases.<\/p>\n

6.Determines trial procedures and conducts trials, examines evidence, determines validity of allegations, rules on admissibility of evidence, and prepares and issues rulings.<\/p>\n

7.Researches legal issues and prepares appropriate legal memoranda, interprets applicable SRPMIC, other tribal jurisdictions, city, state and federal laws and regulations.<\/p>\n

8.Drafts and issues court orders and opinions.<\/p>\n

9.Directs the preparation and maintenance of records and dockets of actions and courts proceedings in accordance with accepted standards of court procedures.<\/p>\n

10.Conducts arraignments, advisement of rights, and sets appearance dates.<\/p>\n

11.Presides in jury trials and assists with jury management.\u00a0 Gives jury instructions on application of facts to law.<\/p>\n

12.Executes and issues court processes including, but not limited to, writs, judgments, decrees, arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, summons, long form complaints and civil injunctions.<\/p>\n

13.Drafts and issues orders compelling attendance at court proceedings.<\/p>\n

14.Determines plea, motion and sentencing issues and authorizes collection procedures.<\/p>\n

15.Decides restitution awards, revocation of probation status and bond forfeitures.<\/p>\n

16.Sentences defendants in criminal cases in accordance with applicable laws.<\/p>\n

17.Sits on appellate panels, if appropriate.<\/p>\n

18.Assists in the development and implementation of plans, goals and objectives to ensure the effective and efficient administration of justice.<\/p>\n

19.Coordinates with other tribes, federal, state, county and city authorities on court-related and juvenile matters.<\/p>\n

20.Attends ongoing training as required by the SRPMIC and pursuant to Chapter 4, Art. 2, 4-22 of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances.<\/p>\n

21.Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Chief Judge to maintain and enhance judicial operations.<\/p>\n

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n