Superior Court Commissioner - Bakersfield, United States - Superior Court of California, County of Kern
Description
Salary:
See Position DescriptionLocation : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number: 015Department: Department 1
Opening Date: 05/15/2024
Closing Date: 5/29/2024 5:00 PM PacificDescriptionSUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONERKern County - 015This vacancy resides in Kern County. Kern County Superior Court Commissioners are expected to serve at any of the court locations in Kern County. $7,775.07 Bi-Weekly, Plus 10% Kern Flex.
DEFINITION:
Under general direction of the Presiding Judge and Judge(s), this professional level position performs various judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the court.
Commissioners have the same jurisdiction and exercise the same powers and duties as the judges of the Superior Court with respect to infractions and small claims actions, and in other matters pursuant to stipulation of the parties.
REPRESENTATIVE TITLES:
Probate Commissioner, Traffic Trial Commissioner, Child Support Commissioner, Family Law Commissioner, Juvenile Referee, Regional Court Commissioner, and Pretrial Release Program Commissioner
LOCATION AND ASSIGNMENT:
This position resides in Kern County and is expected to serve at any of the Court locations in Kern County consistent with the Court's needs
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This professional level class performs judicial functions for the Superior Court, assisting the courts in disposing of business connected with the administration of justice, including acting as a temporary judge in certain types of cases, including juvenile dependency and juvenile justice.
It is distinguished from the position of judge in that it is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the judges and acts only as a temporary judge, presiding over cases as directed by the Presiding Judge.
Essential Functions REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Acts as a temporary judge in court cases pursuant to the stipulation of counsel or parties when required; conducts a daily court calendar; presides over hearings and trials; makes rulings, findings, judgments, and orders.
Presides over proceedings in one or more of the following:
civil and small claims actions; criminal and traffic arraignments; hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies; probate, family law and juvenile court.
Arraigns defendants; grants continuances; hears, reviews, and rules on a variety of petitions, motions, and other requests for judicial relief; takes evidence from concerned parties and witnesses; makes or recommends appropriate court orders; accepts pleas and imposes sentences; sets cases for hearing and trial; conducts court and jury trials.
Reviews court files, evidence, legal briefs, and related materials; prepares court findings, orders, rulings, and other written materials pertaining to cases.
Will be required to hear cases in multi-divisional courts (regional courts) and night court on a rotational basis.Minimum QualificationsQUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
Knowledge of legal principles and precedents as applied to judicial procedures is required.
A qualified candidate must have active membership in the State Bar of California and have been admitted to practice for a period of at least ten years.
Experience in civil, criminal, child support, family, traffic, juvenile, probate, and/or law and motion litigation is recommended.Commissioners must be United States citizens and cannot engage in the active practice of law during employment with the court in this capacity.
JUDGMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY:
This professional level class works independently under general direction of the judges of the court as a temporary judge in accordance with State law.
Erroneous decisions could result in failure to achieve critical goals, open the court to possible litigation, and seriously affect the lives of parties involved.
Selection Procedures All applicants are required to submit an online application. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.Status Notifications:
You will be notified by email through the site during the process of this recruitment. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file.
Please check your email folders and/or accept emails ending with and If your email address should change, please update your profile at We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., and closed during Court holidays.To learn more about how to create an application, click hereEqual Opportunity EmployerSuperior Court of California, County of Kern offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; prescription coverage; life insurance; a defined benefit retirement plan and additional deferred compensation option; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).01 Describe in detail your experience, if any, in the following areas of law-related work:A.
Civil law.B. Criminal law.
C. Juvenile, family or probate law.
D. Corporate and/or transactional law.
E. Litigation (trial and/or appellate).F. TrafficG. Administrative.
H. House or staff counsel.
I. Legislative.
J. Other law-related work (specify).
02 Describe the nature and extent of your service, if any, as a judge pro tem, arbitrator, mediator or neutral.
03 For your entire career, list the five most significant matters you have handled as counsel.For each matter, provide the name of the entity or tribunal involved, case name, type and description of the case, dates involved, party you represented, name of the judge or other decision-maker, resolution or disposition, names, current addresses and telephone numbers of counsel for the other parties, and the names, current addresses and telephone numbers of co-counsel, if applicable.
Then, in a sentence or two, please explain why you believe each case is significant.04 If you lack significant trial experience, describe the experiences or special skills you possess that you believe qualify you for a judicial position.
05 In the Subordinate Judicial Officer position of Commissioner, you would be bound by the Code of Judicial Ethics.Please disclose any information that should be considered which may affect your ability to perform the duties of a Commissioner in accordance with the Code of Judicial Ethics.
This code can be found for reference on the following website: 06 Have you ever been disciplined or cited for a breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by, or been the subject of a complaint to, any court, administrative agency, bar association, disciplinary committee or another professional group? 07 Are you able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the requirements of a Commissioner? These requirements include, among other things:A.
Yes No 08 Is there any reason that, with or without reasonable accommodation, you could not exercise the discretion, judgment, and emotional and mental discipline required of a Commissioner? 09 Please list five professional references (name, current address, telephone and/or cell number, email address, and a short one-sentence description of your relationship to the reference).
Required Question