Job Summary
- Applications are sought on behalf of the Superior Court in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Superior Court Human Resources in Yuma County**
Position Announcement and Selection Process
The Superior Court of Arizona in Yuma County is accepting applications for appointment as a Court Commissioner One. The position is full time (80 hours per two-week pay period). As Judicial employees of the Court, Court Commissioners are not permitted to practice law.
Nature of Work
Court Commissioners are appointed by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court through a selection committee made up of judges, attorneys, and others. Commissioners handle specific assigned cases and matters in Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate and Criminal Court case types and serve as a judge pro tempore as directed.
The selected Court Commissioner may be assigned to hear matters in all case types including Civil, Family Court, Juvenile, Criminal, Probate, and Mental Health.
Application Procedure and Timetable
Applications will be screened and selected candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee to Nominate Special Judicial Officers and referred to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.
The Presiding Judge will make the ultimate appointment.
All applicants must apply through the Yuma County Human Resources NeoGov application at the following link. Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Yuma County Employment Opportunities
Each part of the application must be completed including the Court Commissioner
Supplemental Questionnaire.
A resume must be submitted listing three personal references.
Applications received after the
December 15, 2025 deadline will not be considered.
Required
For additional information call Kathy Schaben at 928-817-4090 or 928-210-2288. Although not required, applicants may mail or deliver courtesy copies of their applications and references to:
Court Human Resources; 250 W. 2nd St.; Yuma, AZ 85364.
Experience and Education
Minimum qualifications are defined by Arizona State Statute. A Commissioner of the Superior Court serves as judge
pro tempore in the course of their regular duties. A candidate for this position must be: a United States citizen, resident of Yuma County at the time of appointment, of good moral character, a duly licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona, and a resident of the State of Arizona for a period of not less than five years immediately preceding appointment. Achievement or distinction in various areas of the law and litigation consistent with the duties of this Commissioner position are desirable. Candidates must not have any disciplinary matters pending before the State Bar Disciplinary Board.
The Arizona Constitution, Article VI, 22, requires that judicial nominees must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of the state for five years immediately preceding appointment. Article VI, 37, requires that a nominee shall be less than 65 years of age at the time of appointment.
COMPENSATION, TENURE AND LOCATION Salary for the position is currently set at eighty percent of the salary of a Superior Court Judge. Fringe benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, paid sick and vacation time, ten paid holidays, and participation in a state sponsored retirement program. Court Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge. The Superior Court operates from two locations in Yuma County. Court Commissioners are subject to assignments in various case types and for various periods of time at one or more locations of the Court.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This classification requires the applicant to pass criminal background checks, a valid Arizona State Driver’s License may be required and Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Supervision Received: Superior Court Presiding Judge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the legal principles and precedents and their application; knowledge of the statutory and constitutional law of the State of Arizona; knowledge of family, civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law. The candidate must have the ability to present statements of fact and law through clear communication and logic in written and oral form; ability to define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate and make appropriate findings and recommendations; ability to think critically; and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category
The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) 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 three steps.
Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or PPO B 1,500 deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps.
Plan Option 3: 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 three steps.
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.
Southwest Service Administrator (SSA) Mexico PPO Health Plan: SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members).
This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.
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- PERSONAL INFORMATION) Full Name:
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Present Firm Or Employer's Name And Address
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Residence Address
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Year Admitted In Arizona And Bar Number
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Social Security Number
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- EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND) School attended (undergraduate, graduate and law, dates and degrees).
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List major and minor field of study, extracurricular activities, scholarships or other honors.
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Have you attended any continuing legal education courses in the last five years?
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If Yes, List Them
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- PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE) List all courts in which you have been admitted to practice with dates of admission. Give the same information for administrative bodies which require special admission to practice.
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Briefly list your professional or business employment (list partners or associates, and dates) since completion of your formal education.
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Describe the nature of your present law practice, listing the major areas of law in which you practice and the percentage each constitutes of your total practice. (Include major clients.)
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Concerning the practice you described above, have you appeared in court as a lawyer regularly, occasionally or not at all? What percentage of your practice was before: I. Federal Courts ______% II. State Courts of Record ______% III. Other courts ______% IV. Administrative Boards / Commissions ______% b. What percentage of your practice was / is: I. Litigation ______% II. Non-Litigation ______% c. What percentage of your litigation was / is: I. Criminal ______% II. Domestic Relations ______% III. Civil ______% IV. Other courts of record ______%
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State the number of cases that you tried which resulted in a verdict or judgment (rather than settled) and indicate whether you were sole counsel, chief counsel, or associate counsel. a. What percentage of these trials were: I. Jury ______% II. Non-Jury ______%
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Have you had any prior experience as a judge, arbitrator, or in any quasi-judicial office? If so, where? Give dates, detail and duties.
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- BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION) Are you currently engaged in any occupation, business or profession other than the practice of law? Please explain
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Are you now an officer, director, major stockholder in, or are you otherwise engaged in the management of any business enterprise? Please explain details.
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Has a tax lien or other collection procedure ever been instituted against you by federal, state or local authorities? If so, please explain.
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Are you currently in violation of any court order?
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Have you ever filed bankruptcy? If so, give the filing dates and locations.
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Have you failed to file your personal income taxes for each of the last five years?
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If Yes, Explain
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If your spouse or children are employed or engaged in any business, state their names and the names and address of their employer or business in which they are engaged.
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- PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS) Have you ever been charged with any misdemeanor or felony other than a minor traffic offense?
- Yes
- No
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If Yes, State When And Disposition
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List and describe any pending litigation in which you are now a party and any past litigation in which you were found liable for activities related to your practice of law.
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Have you ever been denied admission to any state bar? If yes, explain:
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To your knowledge, has any formal charge of professional misconduct ever been filed against you in any jurisdiction? If so, where and when? How was it resolved?
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- PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND REFERENCES) Please list any professional honors, activities, memberships, publications or courses taught.
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Please list any civic, fraternal, charitable or pro bono work or affiliations which you have.
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Please list any civic, fraternal, charitable or pro bono work or affiliations which you have.
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List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three personal references:
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List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who are commissioners, lawyers or judges:
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List the names, address and telephone number of four professional adversaries with whom you have dealt in the last five years.
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About
Please briefly describe why you want to sit as a Superior Court Commissioner and include any further information relative to your candidacy about which you wish to advise the committee:
