Overview
Judicial Commissioner (Part-Time) Jobs in Sevierville, TN at City of Irvine
Title: Judicial Commissioner (Part-Time)
Company: City of Irvine
Location: Sevierville, TN
The Judicial Commissioner is responsible for legal work associated with Circuit, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court operations in Sevier County. Primary areas of responsibility include determining probable cause for the issuance of arrest warrants, search warrants, failure to appear warrants, summons, juvenile criminal petitions, orders of protection, and emergency removal orders for dependent and neglected children. Additional duties involve conducting initial appearances for individuals in custody, interacting with court officers and law enforcement personnel, ensuring sufficient evidence for issuing warrants or citations, and verifying the correct TCA codes on legal documents. Job performance for this position will be evaluated by the Administrative Judicial Commissioner, the Director of Judicial Commissioners, and the General Sessions Judge(s). Evaluations are based on knowledge of legal proceedings, efficiency of court operations, ability to interact with law enforcement personnel, defendants, attorneys, and the public, as well as organizational and decision-making skills and understanding of legal procedures and protocols.