Description:
The City of Springfield's Municipal Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Variable Hour Substitute Municipal Court Judge. The Substitute Judge shall serve as Municipal Court Judge while the regular Municipal Court Judge is on vacation or attending various types of educational programs; serve when the regular Municipal Court Judge is absent due to illness; serve when the regular Municipal Court Judge is disqualified from hearing a case; if requested to do so, and serve as nighttime judge during such sessions, Monday through Friday.Qualifications and Requirements:
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited law school;
- AND
- At least five years of general law experience.
Licensing/Certification:
Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri and comply with applicable requirements for annual continuing legal education as an attorney and a judge.
Functions:
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements:
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
