Part-time Chief Judge

Company Overview

The Town of Central is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice within our community. We strive to maintain a fair and impartial legal system that serves all citizens with integrity and respect.

Summary

The Town of Central is seeking a qualified Judge to preside over court proceedings, ensuring justice is served in accordance with the law. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the legal system and upholding the rights of individuals.

Duties:

Adjudicate misdemeanor criminal, traffic and town violations. Preside over initial appearances, arraignments, jury and non‐jury trials and sentencing. Research, explain and apply laws, rules and regulations

Administer court policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for applying relevant South Carolina Court Rules, state statutes, town ordinances, etc. when presiding over trials to the court, trials to the jury, arraignments, etc. Also responsible for imposing sentences commensurate to the offense and within the parameters allowed by law.

Review requests for continuances; grant or deny requests. Provide on-call duty for the Town of Central.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Previous court experience is desirable;

Required to complete training program and pass a certification examination, within one year of taking office, and a re-certification examination every eight years thereafter;

Must successfully complete annual training as required by SC Court Administration; or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to apply:

You may apply by downloading the application from our website or get a hard copy from the Town of Central located at 1067 W Main St. Central, SC 29630 in Pickens County, SC.

If you are passionate about justice and have the qualifications to make a difference in our community, we invite you to apply for the Judge position at the Town of Central today!

Main contact for this job posting:

Jessica Rowland

jrowland@cityofcentral.org

(864) 639-6381 x106

EOE Disclaimer

The Town of Central does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $700.00 per month

Expected hours: 4 per week

Benefits:

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person