Job Posting

District Judge

Position Title: District Court Judge
Reports to: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Wage Classification: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The District Judge is responsible for presiding over all court proceedings and the issuance of all orders and papers incident thereto in order to administer justice within the jurisdiction of the court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the District Court Judge are as follows:
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining rules of the Court, not in conflict with the Seminole Nation Code of Laws or rules of the Supreme Court regulating conduct in the District Court, for the orderly and effective administration of justice.
• Preside at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, trials and other special court hearings until cases are disposed of.
• Issues written orders, judgments, search and arrest warrants and other appropriate legal documents as necessary.
• Monitors the privacy and accuracy of all juvenile records.
• Reviews and supervises the maintenance of court dockets and schedules court sessions.
• Supervises the administration of jury trials including the notification and direction of jurors in trial cases on their roles in the interpretation and application of law.
• Advised defendants of their rights and accepts pleas.
• Reviews new legislation and current tribal law affecting the judicial system and implements procedures to ensure compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be an attorney in good standing where licensed to practice law
• Must have demonstrated moral integrity and fairnesss in business, public and private life
• Must have never been convicted of a felony
• Must have regularly abstained from the use of alcohol, drugs or psychotoxic chemical solvents
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Must not be a member of the General Council or holder of any other elective office of this Nation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Capable of preparing documents and reports incident of the position
• Must be aware of issues unique to American Indian tribes
• Must have working knowledge of computers with the ability to work with various software programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to pass the Seminole Nation required background check.
• Must be able to comply with the Seminole Nation Drug Free Workplace policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is typically performed in an indoor environment.

Additional Information
Shift : Day

Closing Date: 03/30/2026

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