Court Magistrate

Job Title:     Court Magistrate

Department:  Municipal Court

Salary:  Pay Grade 15

Hours:  Daytime with occasional non-standard hours

Job Summary:

This is a specialized administrative municipal judicial court work in the operation of the municipal court.  Work involves the performance of complex clerical and municipal court duties including coordination of bi-monthly court docket; entering each case/ticket into court system; assigning case numbers and appointing an appropriate court date.  Incumbent take pleas, prepares subpoenas; coordinates with the attorneys, judges, prosecutors, officers, Department of Public Safety; and State probation officers.  Disposes of court cases and proceedings, coordinates and follow-up with driver’s license suspensions, citations and properly records mandatory inmate time.  Works under the general supervision of the Court Clerk, but exercises a great deal of independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of court operations, municipal ordinances and state Law.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and coordinate bi-monthly court docket; prepare papers and documents in compliance with court rules and governing laws
• Prepare and maintain court dockets and pertinent court records; issue court papers; prepare court cost bills and collection and accounting for money paid into the court; make disbursements as appropriate
• Coordinate with public, defendants, attorneys, prosecutors and interest parties in regard to court rules and procedures
• Issue arrest warrants; receive guilty pleas and impose scheduled fines; accounts for money paid into the court; assist Court Clerk in preparing subpoenas and warrants; approve suety appeal and appearance bonds
• Prepare correspondence concerning operation of municipal court; maintain records on jail time and mandatory sentences
• Maintain official records and files as required
• Attend municipal court as required
• Perform other job duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the legal process related to municipal court operations and assignments
• Knowledgeable of legal terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, defendants, and officers of the court

Qualifications:

• Must have a degree from an accredited two-year institution, or a minimum of 4 years equivalent work-related experience with general administrative duties.  Any court, or law enforcement related experience is preferred
• Will be required to obtain Municipal Court Magistrate certification from the Administrative Office of Courts within 1-2 years of employment
• Must be proficient in Micr0soft Windows and Excel
• Must possess a valid Alabama’s driver license with a driving record for insurability
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required
•  Must be willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops 
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position   

Posting Dates:  11/14/22 – 11/28/22

City employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.  Applicants must meet all requirements.

External applicants may apply at the Municipal Complex, or on-line at alexandercityal.gov.

Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer