💼 About This Role

You'll preside over jury and non-jury trials for the Municipal Court of Record, handling various dockets including plea, juvenile, and arraignment. Your role ensures fair administration of justice in one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S.. You'll also issue warrants and set bail for Class C misdemeanors.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Preside over jury and non-jury trials
• Manage plea, juvenile, environmental, and revocation dockets
• Issue search and arrest warrants
• Set and forfeit bail for Class C misdemeanors

📋 Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of experience practicing law in Texas
• Valid attorney license issued by the Supreme Court of Texas
• U.S. citizen and resident of Fort Worth

✨ Nice to Have

• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to maintain control of a courtroom
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Application Review· 2-3 weeks
2. 2Interview with Chief Judge· 1 hour
3. 3City Council Appointment· 2 weeks

🚩 Heads Up

• 24/7 on-call requirement for part-time position
• CJIS background check disqualifies many past offenses