Judicial Hearing Officer - Judiciary (Civil Service)

About This Role

The Judicial Hearing Officer presides over civil administrative hearings, adjudicating administrative citations related to property code and transportation code violations. This role involves making impartial rulings based on evidence, issuing orders, and determining appropriate penalties, while also considering the defendant's ability to comply.

Responsibilities

• Preside over civil administrative hearings of administrative citations issued by Dallas code officers regarding alleged violations of the Dallas City Code
• Make fair and impartial rulings based on the preponderance of evidence presented at the hearing
• Examine witnesses and consider any evidence offered by a witness or defendant
• Issue orders following the hearing finding the defendant liable or not liable
• Assess the applicable administrative penalties, fees, and court costs for each violation
• Notify the defendant of the right to appeal
• Determine suspension of the imposition of the order for a set period of time to allow the defendant to rectify the violation if the defendant is determined not liable
• Determine whether a liable defendant has the financial ability to comply with the administrative Order and make appropriate referrals or take proper action in regards to violation, penalties, fees, and court cost
• Review, evaluate, and pass judgments on motions filed by litigants
• Respond to requests and litigation submissions made by individuals and other departmental employees
• Perform any and all other work as needed or assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of Dallas City Code and other ordinances, regulations, statutes, and laws
• Knowledge of relevant case law
• Ability to administer oaths
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to accept admissions to, and to hear and determine content of and premises and property violations under the articles described in the Position Purpose
• Ability to issue orders compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents
• Ability to assess administrative penalties, fees, and court costs
• Ability to question witnesses and examine evidence offered
• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
• Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law in the State of Texas
• State of Texas Bar Attorney License
• Be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• Must be a resident of the City of Dallas at the time of employment and maintain residency in the city throughout such employment

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