Position: Municipal Court Judge
Department: Morgantown Municipal Court
Schedule: Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and a twice-monthly evening court session.
Compensation: Hourly rate to be determined based on experience.
POSITION SUMMARY
Morgantown City Council is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Municipal Court Judge. This position serves a significant role in the community, handling criminal violations of city code and certain state offenses, with penalties limited to a maximum of 30 days imprisonment or a fine of up to $500.
The Municipal Court Judge will preside over cases in Morgantown’s municipal court, which has jurisdiction over traffic offenses, misdemeanors (including first offense DUI), and citations from building code and fire marshal officials. The court operates under Article 181 of Morgantown’s city code, with sessions held on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and a twice-monthly evening court session intended for citation issued by officers working the evening or night shift. Each court session typically lasts between 1 to 2 hours.
While a West Virginia-licensed attorney is preferred, the City Council welcomes application from individuals who can fulfill the position requirements outlines in the W. Vs. Code 8-10-2. This includes a commitment to participating in training provided by the West Virginia Municipal League.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a letter of interest to the Morgantown City Council, care of Connor Loudin, Human Resources, at cloudin@morgantownwv.gov.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND IT’S JURISDICTION
- Please follow the link below to be taken to the W. Va. Code 8-10-2
The City of Morgantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- West Virginia licensed attorney or completion of Municipal Judge training after selection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- West Virginia-licensed attorney