Justice Judge Pro Tempore (Part-Time)

Justice Of The Peace Pro Tempore

This position would be temporary, part-time, on-call, at-will. The person selected for this position will be appointed by Superior Court Presiding Judge and serves at the pleasure of the presiding judge. This position would provide services to all the Justice Precinct Courts in Yuma County.

Applicants for Justice of the Peace must possess the qualifications established by Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order #2004-101 and Yuma County Superior Court Administrative Order #2020-22, i.e. the applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona for not less than one year preceding their appointment.
2. Be of good moral character.
3. Be a practicing or retired attorney in Arizona in good standing for 3 years or have experience in a judicial capacity.
4. Make application using the approved county application form; complete the application; and provide a resume which describes relevant aspects of your personal and professional background, qualifications, experience and other information relevant to the position; and in addition, provide three (3) professional and three (3) personal references.
5. Be willing to work weekends and holidays for initial appearances.
6. Abide by the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct in all respects.

Salary of the Justice of the Peace Pro Tempore is the same as the Justice of the Peace of Yuma Precinct #1 and the position is NOT eligible for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System.

The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from two (2) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families. Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or PPO A 1100 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit. Plan Option 2: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing a preventative visit. Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the "Wellness Incentive" employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes. International Medical Solutions (IMS): IMS is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and HDHP. Members enrolled in the PPO plan can pay as little as $5 copay for doctor visits & prescription drug services, with no maximum cap. High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) pay toward their deductible until it is met. After the deductible is satisfied, the plan will pay 80% of the services covered, and the member will be responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.

This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit for more information.

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