Judicial Recruitment

Municipal Court Judge Recruitment

CITY OF PHOENIX MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE

The City of Phoenix Judicial Selection Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for the position of City Judge for the Phoenix Municipal Court. The Court is currently recruiting for two judicial vacancies, with the possibility that this recruitment will be used to fill additional vacancies that may arise in the future.

DUTIES: Preside over a variety of trial court cases including criminal misdemeanor complaints, traffic charges, jury and non-jury trials, pre-trial conferences, arraignments, motions, orders of protection, injunctions, and other court proceedings. The position requires familiarity and application of relevant state statutes, Phoenix city ordinances, Arizona Supreme Court Rules, evidentiary rules and case law. This position is filled by appointment by the City Council to a specified term. For more details, compensation, and benefits see https://www.phoenix.gov/hr/job-descriptions (and review listed job title “City Judge” with assigned Job Code: 10570).

REQUIREMENT: Admission to the Arizona State Bar and a minimum of five years practice of law or equivalent legal experience, with preference for at least five years of law practice in Arizona.

Applications are available below or through the Judicial Selection Advisory Board c/o Office of the Chief Presiding Judge, Phoenix Municipal Court, 300 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 262-1608.

Applications and Letters of Recommendation (limitation of 5 letters) must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., July 30th. Any applications and/or Letters of Recommendation received after this date and time will not be considered.

Successful applicants will be required to take a drug test. Employment will be contingent upon passing the required drug test and consideration of education, experience, background, references, and other job-related information.

The City of Phoenix is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer