CRIMINAL ASSOCIATE JUDGE (SUBSTITUTE), Criminal Courts

CRIMINAL ASSOCIATE JUDGE (SUBSTITUTE), Criminal Courts

Salary

$74.23 Hourly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Substitute (#0022)

Job Number

10957

Department

Criminal Courts

Opening Date

05/13/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Summary

The Criminal Associate Judge will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of the Criminal Courts including performing a variety of judicial duties in the Criminal Courts as directed, such as hearing and evaluating evidence and witness credibility, analyzing laws and rules, making findings of fact and conclusions of law, determining bail matters, and issuing oral or written decisions and orders.

This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs statutory duties authorized by Chapter 54A, Subchapter A, of the Texas Government Code.
• Operates under the jurisdiction and direction of the elected criminal court judges.
• All actions taken are subject to a referring court's modification, correction, rejection, reversal, or recommission for further information.
• Administratively supervised and evaluated by the Chief Magistrate.
• Does any act and takes any measure necessary and proper for the efficient performance of the assigned duties or as required by an order of referral.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• This position requires a broad knowledge of criminal law and proceedings as well as an ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and educational levels.
• An ability to make well-reasoned decisions in a timely manner based upon legal knowledge and experience is also essential.
• The position further requires a committed and self-starting individual who can work independently while in deference to the needs of the Criminal Courts.

Minimum Requirements

• A criminal associate judge's appointment must be made with the approval of at least two-thirds of the elected Criminal Courts judges.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Must have at least five (5) full-time years of work experience as a practicing attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least five (5) years.
• Resides in Tarrant County.
• Must not have been removed from office by impeachment, by the Texas Supreme Court, by the Governor, or by a judicial tribunal; and must not have resigned while under such proceedings (Section 54A.003).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see near, sit, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of TechShare products.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

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Did you Graduate from an accredited law school and have at least five (5) full-time years of work experience as a practicing attorney?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you reside in Tarrant County? (requirement)

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been removed from office by impeachment, by the Texas Supreme Court, by the Governor, or by a judicial tribunal?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you resigned while under such proceedings (Section 54A.003) ?

• Yes
• No

06

This opening is a substitute part-time position. Are you willing to work part-time only?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to work Fridays, Saturdays and evenings?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you available to work 30 hours a week on average?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov