Job Posting Details

Job Title/Position	Location	Date Posted	Posting Expires	Job Start Date
Magistrate Associate Judge	Williamson County	5/23/2023	8/23/2023	05/19/2023

Position Description, Responsibilities, Requirements and Application Instructions
Williamson County Magistrate Associate Judge Salary $5,065.26 - $5,231.16 Biweekly Location Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX Job Type Full-Time Job Number 14.02331 Department Magistrate's Office Opening Date 05/18/2023 FLSA Exempt Job Summary Under the administrative supervision of the Senior Associate Judge, the Associate Judge exercises independent judicial authority by referral from, and is appointed by, the District and County Court at Law Judges as set forth in Tx. Gov’t Code Sec. 54A. The Associate Judge serves as a Magistrate pursuant to Tx. Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 2.09. The Associate Judge may handle matters related to civil or criminal cases. Primary responsibility for these positions is related to criminal cases, including the magistration of and setting of bail for individuals arrested for crimes committed in Williamson County. The Associate Judge will also serve on an overnight on-call basis to review and consider warrants. Examples of Work Performed Reviews arrest affidavits to determine probable cause, issues arrest warrants, and sets bail. Determines personal bond eligibility and sets bond conditions. Assures proper application of all aspects of the Texas Indigent Defense Act. Updates Indigent Defense Plans to be filed with the State of Texas. Reviews and approves Search Warrants for blood draws. Conducts judicial hearings related to mental health probable cause and emergency protective orders. Presides over specialty court dockets and specialty court hearings, which may include Transformative Justice, Felony DWI, Mental Health, and Cite & Release. Conducts juvenile court hearings and related departmental update meetings. Assists District Court and County Court at Law judges. Performs other duties as assigned. Organizational Relationships Reports directly to Senior Associate Judge Direct Reports: No Physical Demands Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing. Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects. Environmental Factors Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment. Performs work in a secure area of the jail. Occasional work performed in a hospital environment. Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes. Regular travel between work sites as required. Irregular Hours Work outside of regular office hours (Monday-Friday) will be required, including nights, weekends and holidays Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Texas. Five (5) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law with jury trial experience in misdemeanor and felony cases. Working knowledge of specific job-related technology. Must be a resident of Williamson County pursuant to Texas Code 54A Licenses and Certifications Required within thirty (30) days of employment Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Texas State Bar Law License Board Certification in Criminal Law Bilingual (Spanish) Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: No Physical exam: No Psychological exam: No Additional: N/A Supplemental Information A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Please apply online at www.wilco.org/jobs. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. Tobacco Free Workplace Policy Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Benefits Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533. Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. Agency Williamson County Address: 100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101 Georgetown, Texas, 78626 Phone: 512-943-1533 Website: http://www.wilco.org/hr To apply: www.wilco.org/jobs

Position Description, Responsibilities, Requirements and Application Instructions

Williamson County

Magistrate Associate Judge

Salary
$5,065.26 - $5,231.16 Biweekly

Location
Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Number
14.02331

Department
Magistrate's Office

Opening Date
05/18/2023

FLSA
Exempt

Job Summary

Under the administrative supervision of the Senior Associate Judge, the Associate Judge exercises independent judicial authority by referral from, and is appointed by, the District and County Court at Law Judges as set forth in Tx. Gov’t Code Sec. 54A. The Associate Judge serves as a Magistrate pursuant to Tx. Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 2.09. The Associate Judge may handle matters related to civil or criminal cases. Primary responsibility for these positions is related to criminal cases, including the magistration of and setting of bail for individuals arrested for crimes committed in Williamson County. The Associate Judge will also serve on an overnight on-call basis to review and consider warrants.

Examples of Work Performed

Reviews arrest affidavits to determine probable cause, issues arrest warrants, and sets bail.
Determines personal bond eligibility and sets bond conditions.
Assures proper application of all aspects of the Texas Indigent Defense Act.
Updates Indigent Defense Plans to be filed with the State of Texas.
Reviews and approves Search Warrants for blood draws.
Conducts judicial hearings related to mental health probable cause and emergency protective orders.
Presides over specialty court dockets and specialty court hearings, which may include Transformative Justice, Felony DWI, Mental Health, and Cite & Release.
Conducts juvenile court hearings and related departmental update meetings.
Assists District Court and County Court at Law judges.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

Reports directly to Senior Associate Judge
Direct Reports: No

Physical Demands

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing. Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects.

Environmental Factors

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment. Performs work in a secure area of the jail. Occasional work performed in a hospital environment. Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes. Regular travel between work sites as required.

Irregular Hours

Work outside of regular office hours (Monday-Friday) will be required, including nights, weekends and holidays Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Texas.
Five (5) years of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law with jury trial experience in misdemeanor and felony cases.
Working knowledge of specific job-related technology.
Must be a resident of Williamson County pursuant to Texas Code 54A

Licenses and Certifications

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Texas State Bar Law License Board Certification in Criminal Law Bilingual (Spanish)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A

Supplemental Information

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Please apply online at www.wilco.org/jobs. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Tobacco Free Workplace Policy

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Benefits

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Agency

Williamson County
Address: 100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101 Georgetown, Texas, 78626
Phone: 512-943-1533
Website: http://www.wilco.org/hr
To apply: www.wilco.org/jobs

Contact
To apply for this position please visit our website at: www.wilco.org/jobs. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533