Hiring: Court Commissioner Company: Fresno Superior Court Location: Metropolitan Fresno Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:34:24 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •Admitted to practice law in California for a period of at least ten (10) years prior to appointment, or in any state and California for a combined period of not less than ten (10) years, unless inactive membership due to previously holding the position of judge, referee, or commissioner. •Citizenship in the United States and residency in California. •: Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal. Required Skills: •The initial submission deadline for applications to be considered is •Initial Interviews to be held the week of October 26 •Final Selection Interviews to be held the week of November 16, 2026 •Must be received in NeoGov to be considered for review. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A resume will not be considered in lieu of a completed application. •Act as a temporary judge in Superior Court cases pursuant to stipulation of counsel or parties; conduct a daily court calendar; preside over hearings and trials; make rulings, findings, judgments and orders. •Arraign defendants; grant continuances, hear, review and rule on or determine a variety of petitions, motions or other actions; take evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; make or recommend appropriate court orders; accept pleas and impose sentences; set cases for hearings and trials; and conduct court and jury trials. •Perform one or more of the functions of a probate commissioner, including review of pleadings and accountings in probate, guardianship, conservatorship and related matters; approving creditors' claims, ex parte orders and other probate actions; and presiding over probate proceedings as assigned. •Preside over proceedings involving such matters as criminal and traffic arraignments, hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors and felonies, including day and evening court sessions as assigned. Qualifications: •An active member in good standing with the State Bar of California •Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!