Court Commissioner at Fresno Superior Court, CA
Fresno Superior Court, CA · Fresno, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Fresno
About the Department
All application materials must be received in NeoGov to be considered for review. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A resume will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.
Position Duties
Typical Tasks:
1. Act as a temporary judge in Superior Court cases pursuant to stipulation of counsel or parties; conduct a daily court calendar; preside over hearings and trials; make rulings, findings, judgments and orders.
2. Arraign defendants; grant continuances, hear, review and rule on or determine a variety of petitions, motions or other actions; take evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; make or recommend appropriate court orders; accept pleas and impose sentences; set cases for hearings and trials; and conduct court and jury trials.
3. Conduct judicial hearings in family support cases involving Title IV of the Social Security Act, and cases filed by the District Attorney to establish paternity and other child support-related matters. May act as a judge pro-tem in such matters, or as a commissioner making findings and recommendations for review by a judge of the Superior Court.
4. Perform one or more of the functions of a probate commissioner, including review of pleadings and accountings in probate, guardianship, conservatorship and related matters; approving creditors' claims, ex parte orders and other probate actions; and presiding over probate proceedings as assigned.
5. Preside over proceedings involving such matters as criminal and traffic arraignments, hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, including day and evening court sessions as assigned.
6. Preside over proceedings in civil and small claims actions.
7. Review court files, documents, and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings. Prepare court documents, records, reports, correspondence and other written materials pertaining to case findings.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Membership: An active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
Experience: Admitted to practice law in California for a period of at least ten (10) years prior to appointment, or in any state and California for a combined period of not less
than ten (10) years, unless inactive membership due to previously holding the position of judge, referee, or commissioner.
License: Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.
Other: Citizenship in the United States and residency in California.
Other Qualifications
Background investigations: Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Request for Reasonable Accommodations: The Superior Court of California, County of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department at (559) 457-2050 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact Human Resources for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
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