Alternate Municipal Court Judge

Job overview

The Alternate Municipal Court Judge serves onsite in Pecos, TX, providing judicial services when the Presiding Municipal Court Judge is absent, either as needed or on a scheduled basis. Compensation is $25.00 per hour on weekdays, $37.50 per hour on weekends, and $50.00 per hour on holidays, with a two-hour holiday guarantee. The role supports the Pecos Municipal Court, which hears Class C misdemeanors and violations punishable by fine. The judge presides over eligible court matters, manages case proceedings and jurors, applies laws and ordinances impartially, and coordinates with court staff and city officials. The position helps the court maintain consistent, equitable administration of municipal justice and compliance with applicable law.

What you'll do

• Preside over eligible Municipal Court matters, including Class C misdemeanors, trials, pre-trial conferences, juvenile warnings, and Youth Diversion Program matters
• maintain a central docket
• determine culpability and fines in non-jury cases
• collaborate with other municipal judges
• supervise juror notification and provide trial guidance
• support court activities with clerks, attorneys, prosecutors, and city departments
• review legislation and case law and conduct legal research
• provide after-hours or weekend service as needed
• issue warrants, summonses, and magistrate warnings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

alternate municipal court judge

municipal court

judicial services

class c misdemeanors

court hearings

pecos tx

town of pecos city

weekday pay $25/hr

weekend pay $37.50/hr

holiday pay $50/hr

reeves county resident required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Two-year appointment by majority vote of the City Council; the posting describes the position as an independent contractor. Attorney licensure and municipal judge experience are preferred but not required.

About the employer

Town Of Pecos City is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.