Associate Judge

JOB TITLE :   Associate Judge

DEPARTMENT :   Sac & Fox Tribal Court

CLASSIFICATION :   Exempt

SUMMARY : The Associate Judge is responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial cases and matters at the Trial Court level within the jurisdiction of the Sac and Fox Tribal Court pursuant to the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa tribal laws, codes, rules and regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office;
• Support the Constitution, By-laws and laws of the Tribe;
• Provide and maintain patient, dignified and courteous demeanor to those appearing before him / her or those the Judge deals with in the capacity as a Judge and shall require similar conduct of court officials subject to the Judge's direction and control;
• Accord every person in a proceeding the right to be heard in accordance with the law;
• Observe and maintain high standards of conduct so that the integrity of the Tribal Court will be preserved and regulate extra-judicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with judicial duties;
• Preside as Associate Judge over all cases filed in the Tribal Court, including but not limited to : Criminal, Civil (e.g. domestic relations, repossession, breach of contract, damages, and small claims), and Children's Court cases (delinquency, neglect and dependency), and such other cases as assigned;
• Issue search and seizure warrants, arrest warrants, orders of protection, final orders, judgments, decisions, and all other lawful orders of the Court promptly, efficiently, and fairly;
• Administer oaths and affirmations;
• Assist in development of court rules of procedure and court policies and court forms as directed and / or authorized by the Chief Judge;
• Develop judicial institutions and judicial tools which reflect the Tribe's culture, traditions, and values;
• Attend training, staff meetings, and other meetings with tribal government and other entities as directed and / or authorized by the Chief Judge;
• Assist as appropriate in preparing short and long range strategic plans to assure the Court's contribution to the Tribe's overall plan and strategies, including organizational plans; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge, as required by Title 5 of the Code of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa ("Dispute Resolution Code").

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an applicant, in addition to any other qualifications the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Tribal Council may set, must meet the following minimum qualifications :

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