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TAG & TITLE CLERK – PART TIME Jobs in Roswell, GA at HONDA CARLAND
PAY
$125,989.92 Annually
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION, JOB SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
This position is located in Oklahoma City Municipal Court Building at 701 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK. The term of this position will commence upon appointment and will expire June 30, 2027 , with potential for reappointment to consecutive two (2) year terms thereafter.
Municipal Judges, who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council serve two-year terms, are responsible for independently adjudicating cases involving alleged violations of the Municipal Code. This classification requires a thorough knowledge of municipal ordinances and state and federal law, as well as prior experience as a practicing attorney or judge in a court of record in the State of Oklahoma. Municipal Judges must be able to work cooperatively and productively with other Municipal Judges, the Judiciary Committee, Court Administrator, etc. They are also required to participate in judicial and continuing legal education programs designed to increase professional competence and ensure optimal public service. Essential job functions include: promoting public trust and confidence in the administration of justice at the municipal level; ensuring efficient, fair, and impartial adjudication of cases arising from alleged violations of municipal ordinances; issuing warrants and subpoenas; keeping and preserving the records of the Court, certifying transcripts; imposing sentences; administering oaths; enforcing due obedience to all orders, rules, and judgments made by the Court; reviewing defendants’ probation files prior to sentencing to ensure that the terms and conditions of probation are met; conducting out-of-court reviews of various dockets prior to court appearances; conducting conferences with defense attorneys and/or representatives of the Municipal Counselor’s office as necessary to review Jury Division cases; being on call afterhours, weekends and holidays to handle emergencies at the jail and probable cause affidavits; attending judicial conferences as needed to discuss problems or procedural changes affecting court operations; and performing related duties as required to execute the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council, the Charter, and the Oklahoma Statutes. The appointee functions primarily independently, with work methods reviewed by the Presiding Municipal Judge or the Judiciary Committee for overall success in realizing the desired levels and the achievement of efficient and effective Judicial Division operations.
The Council must select and designate a presiding and vice-presiding judge either among incumbent Municipal Judges or specifically hire an individual to serve in the capacity of presiding or vice-presiding Judge, if vacant. Designation as presiding and vice-presiding judge is at the pleasure and discretion of the City Council and such designation may be reassigned at any time.
The Presiding Judge, in addition to regular duties as a Municipal Judge, assigns cases to the Municipal Judges, assigns duties to Special Judges, promulgates court rules of procedure, makes recommendations to the Judiciary Committee on candidates for appointment as Special Judges, and performs any such other acts as required to execute the ordinances, resolutions of the Council, the City Charter and state statutes, and designates a list of offenses the fines for which may be received by Oklahoma City Municipal Court.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
The City of Oklahoma City Municipal Court is a Criminal Court of Record. Judges of the Municipal Court are appointed by the Council. Pursuant to Section 121.1 of Title 20 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Municipal Judges are subject to the same qualification requirements as District Judges. Those qualifications, as dictated by the Oklahoma Constitution, Section 8, Article VII, include:
License to practice law in Oklahoma;
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a practicing attorney or as a judge of a court of record, or combination thereof;
Be a registered voter and actual resident of The City of Oklahoma City for at least six (6) months prior to the first day of service.
In addition to the Oklahoma Constitutional qualification requirements, the Mayor and Council require the following to be met for appointment as a Municipal Judge:
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the area of criminal law.
Three (3) letters of reference from at least one (1) Judge of the District Court (Federal or State) and at least one (1) member of opposing counsel in a criminal law proceeding.
Be of good moral and ethical standing, legally and financially.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a licensed, practicing attorney or judge in a court of record in the State of Oklahoma at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid Oklahoma license to practice law.
Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying municipal ordinances and state and federal laws.
Knowledge of the structure and function of the City organization.
Skill in drafting and revising legal and/or other documents on a personal computer.
Skill in interpreting and relating laws and ordinances to specific court cases.
Skill in rendering fair and impartial judicial verdicts based on the facts and merit of individual court cases.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Ability and willingness to read and analyze large quantities of legal and case-history information.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and present findings in a clear, logical, and concise manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
Subject to sitting for extended periods of time.
Subject to continuous exposure to light and glare from a computer monitor.
Routinely required to work beyond normal working hours.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Arm-hand steadiness and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment.
Near vision enough to read and produce written and machine-generated documents, including legal opinions, reports, etc.
Near vision enough to read the fine print found in law books, legal briefs, etc.
Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in-person and via telephone.
OTHER NOTES :
Completed applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2025 . Names of the final applicants will be submitted to the City Council for approval.
Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.
Join our team and build a fulfilling career of public service in a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside talented, hardworking, and dedicated coworkers who provide essential services to thousands of residents and visitors every day. As a City of Oklahoma City employee, you will earn competitive pay, have job stability, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in your community. To learn more about our departments and the services they provide, go to okc.gov .
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Title: TAG & TITLE CLERK – PART TIME
Company: HONDA CARLAND
Location: Roswell, GA
