Commissioner

JOB
Team Gilbert is seeking a Commissioner to uphold justice and serve our community through fair and impartial judicial proceedings. As a vital member of Gilbert's Municipal Court, you'll conduct hearings on civil traffic matters, protective orders, injunctions, and civil code violations—ensuring every resident receives equitable treatment under the law. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. From protecting vulnerable community members through protective order hearings to resolving civil traffic disputes fairly, your decisions will directly impact the safety and well-being of Gilbert residents.You'll work in a professional, collegial court environment that values integrity, excellence, and continuous learning. With the autonomy to conduct legal research, evaluate complex evidence, and issue thoughtful rulings, you'll use your legal expertise to serve a rapidly growing community committed to being Arizona's "City of the Future."

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
You are an experienced attorney with deep knowledge of Arizona civil traffic, criminal law, and protective order proceedings, and a strong commitment to judicial ethics and impartiality.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPresides over civil court proceedings. Conducts civil traffic arraignment hearings, contested civil traffic hearings, protective order hearings and contested protective order hearings. Listens to testimony, evaluates evidence, applies relevant rules, statutes, ordinances and case law and issues rulings. Uses independent judgment and objectivity when hearing and evaluating evidence presented, questions witnesses and conducts legal research to determine applicable law. Applies law and precedent to facts and rules on evidence presented and assesses penalties, renders decisions, and issues rulings.Prepares summaries of findings, enters legal decisions into the court record to prepare and submit necessary legal forms, records and paperwork required to document each decision and each step of legal proceedings.Responds to questions, complaints, inquiries pertaining to the Court policies and procedures and actions taken. Resolves complaints and sensitive issues, interacts with Court management, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and other municipal courts. Represents the Court to professional and community groups, the general public and the media.Presides and issues rulings on criminal Pre-Trial Conferences, Bench Trials, Arraignments, Jury Trials, Initial Appearances and Probation violations.Demonstrates professional integrity by showing a strong commitment to ethical behavior and moral values.Other duties as assigned. See full job description located here. Minimum Qualifications and Special RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate.5 years of experience in Arizona civil traffic and criminal law; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties such as those listed above. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Admission to the Arizona State Bar Association and membership in good standing.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE OF: Arizona civil traffic and protective order law and rules.Arizona criminal statutes, rules and procedures.Municipal code.Rules of judicial conduct, court policies and procedures.Automated case management systems.SKILL IN: Making sound decisions.Legal research.Utilizing technology and relevant software applications.Analyzing and quickly responding to situations.Speaking in public.Maintaining organization.Active listening.Resolving conflict.Communicating effectively with a wide variety of audiences to disseminate information accurately and succinctly.Working well with others across an array of backgrounds and skillsets to accomplish work goals and foster professional relationships.This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.This department is currently working on site. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona by hire.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be madeas early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.