Part Time Associate Judge

PART TIME ASSOCIATE JUDGE Part Time Associate Judge $47.00/hour Closing Date: Until Filled

• Law degree required, relevant law enforcement, court or legal experience preferred
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license The Part Time Associate Judge exercises authority in municipal cases arising under the Ordinances of the City of Florence. Judges are appointed by City Council and hours and assignments are at the discretion and oversight of the Chief Judge. Work involves presiding at pre-trials, bench trials, jury trials, and bond hearings; deciding probable cause for arrest warrants and search warrants for signing; re-opening cases when necessary and re-trying; signing off disposed tickets and warrants; talking with the public; remaining available to the Police Department for emergency warrants, releases, and bond hearings; analyzing and interpreting any memorandum pertaining to South Carolina laws and ethics on court procedures; attending continuous legal education; and preparing legal documents such as appeals, returns, orders, etc. Reports to City Council or other authorized persons. Interested candidates should complete the City of Florence application online at www.cityofflorencesc.gov and forward a resume and cover letter to: City of Florence Human Resources, Attn: Jennifer Krawiec, 324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501. City of Florence Human Resources contact info: City Center, Suite 300 (Third Floor), 324 W. Evans Street, Florence, SC, 29501, 843-665-3158; 711 (TTY). Be prepared to submit a 10-yr driver's license report if requested. The City of Florence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, religion, age, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. La ciudad de Florence es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Para más información puede contactar al jkrawiec@cityofflorence.gov o llamar al 843-665-3158. ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.