Alternate Judge
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound TX 75028, TX
Job Type
Independent Contractor
Job Number
2026-90
Department
Financial Services
Division
Municipal Court
Opening Date
09/18/2026
- Description
- Benefits
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Description
The Alternate Judge serves as an independent contractor and is appointed by the Town Council.
This position serves as needed to support Municipal Court operations and magisterial functions, ensuring the efficient administration of justice and continuity of court services. The Alternate Judge conducts court proceedings in the absence of the Presiding Judge, performs magistrate duties as authorized by Texas law, issues warrants and related judicial orders, and provides fair and impartial adjudication of matters within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include day, evening, weekend, holiday, and after-hours assignments.
Examples of Duties
- Preside over jury and non-jury trials involving Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, juvenile matters, and other cases within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court.
- Conduct arraignments, plea dockets, show-cause hearings, warrant dockets, and special settings as assigned.
- Interpret and apply municipal ordinances, Texas statutes, judicial decisions, and rules of criminal procedure.
- Perform magisterial functions pursuant to Chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Review probable cause affidavits and supporting documentation and determine whether arrest warrants, search warrants, or other judicial orders should be issued.
- Set bail and bond conditions in accordance with applicable law and constitutional requirements.
- Review defendant criminal history and other legally authorized information when making bail determinations.
- Issue warrants, writs, commitments, emergency protective orders, and related judicial documents as authorized by law.
- Adjudicate cases in a fair, impartial, and efficient manner while maintaining decorum and control of court proceedings.
- Provide coverage for the Presiding Judge during scheduled absences, conflicts, training, vacations, and other periods as assigned.
- Maintain continuing judicial education and remain informed regarding developments in municipal court law and procedure.
- Work collaboratively with court staff, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, prosecutors, and community stakeholders while preserving judicial independence.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- United States citizen and resident of the State of Texas.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law in Texas.
- Ability to perform judicial and magisterial functions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
- Availability to serve on an as-needed basis, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours warrant and jail-related duties.
Desired Qualifications
Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*
- Must be able to read, write, talk, see, hear, and operate various office equipment.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Desired Qualifications
The Town seeks candidates with substantial municipal court and magistrate experience who can immediately contribute in a fast-paced and complex court environment.
- Four (4) or more years of municipal court and magisterial experience.
- Experience serving as a municipal judge, associate judge, alternate judge, or magistrate in a medium to large Texas municipality.
- Extensive knowledge of Texas municipal court operations, criminal procedure, evidence, and judicial ethics.
- Experience conducting high-volume dockets, motion hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and make sound judicial decisions under time sensitive conditions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, elected officials, and the public.
- Experience using municipal court and justice-related software systems, including Tyler Municipal Justice, Video Magistrate, LEADRS, or similar systems.
Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of Texas criminal and municipal law.
- Ability to maintain courtroom control while treating all parties with professionalism and respect.
- Ability to interpret statutes, ordinances, case law, and legal precedents.
- Ability to evaluate facts, evidence, and legal arguments and render decisions in accordance with the law.
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing legal requirements and court procedures.
- Proficiency with modern court technology and electronic case management systems.
Work Schedule and Availability
This position serves on an as-needed basis. The Municipal Alternate Judge must be available to
conduct court proceedings, perform magistrate duties, review warrants, and address other judicial
matters as assigned. Assignments may occur during regular business hours, evenings, weekends,
holidays, and after-hours periods depending on operational needs.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References
Compensation based on structured fee schedule; details provided during the interview process.
Important Notice:
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Temporary employees are not eligible for the Town's benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other employee perks.
These benefits are reserved for regular full-time employees. If your employment status changes in the future, you may become eligible for benefits at that time.
For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 972.874.6011 or hr@flowermound.gov.
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Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school?
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Are you a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas?
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Are you a United States citizen and resident of the State of Texas?
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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law in Texas?
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Do you have the ability to perform judicial and magisterial functions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law?
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Do you have the availability to serve on an as-needed basis, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours warrant and jail-related duties?
Required Question
Employer Town of Flower Mound
Address Town Hall
2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas, 75028
Phone 972-874-6011
Website http://www.flowermound.gov