Municipal Judge

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a Municipal Judge to serve full-time in our Municipal Courts.  This role reports directly to the Presiding Judge and will preside over criminal and civil court proceedings and issue legally binding rulings and directives.

Note: Due to upcoming retirements we anticipate a start date in June/July of 2025.


Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements:

• Each applicant shall possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona for a minimum period of five years;
• Each applicant shall have sufficient experience and temperament to preside over the Gilbert Municipal Court and continue to meet all qualifications as may be established by the Arizona Supreme Court and as required by law for such judges
• Each applicant must possess high ethical standards with no doubt regarding their personal and professional ethics, with a demonstrated history of abiding by the ethical principles as outlined in Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct (Arizona Supreme Court Rule 42) and the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct;
• Each applicant must possess the highest standards of integrity, demonstrated by doing what the law requires regardless of public opinion or political ideology;  as well as an impeccable record of not being influenced by identity, race, gender, political status, wealth, or relationship of the party or lawyer before the judge;
• The ability to read and understand legal documents, statutes, ordinances, and high-level correspondence, perform general math calculations, utilize professional legal research practices and writing skills; manage a budget; operate a personal computer and basic computer programs;
• Valid Arizona Driver's License;
• All applicants for judicial positions for the municipal court shall successfully complete a background check and a pre-employment drug screen administered by the People Team prior to the final appointment.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.
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Is passionate and knowledgeable about the legal and ethical standards of the Court and the legal system itself.
 
Is able to communicate with a diverse audience in a calm and courteous manner, and has the ability to listen and consider what is said on all sides.

Is professional and able to control proceedings in a manner that seeks to preserve the dignity of all, internal and external customers alike.

Is tactful and will ensure that proceedings and all court work and processes remain civil, efficient, and safe for all appearing before the Court and working in the Court.

 Is a relationship builder and exhibits a service orientation toward internal and external customers and maintains productive working relationships.

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $195,452