Company: Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne

Commissioner- Part-Time
Company: Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne
AB 1058 Family Law Commissioner
(Exempt, Part-Time Position)

Final Filing Date: July 24, 2026, by 5:00 pm
(Postmarks not accepted)

This position performs various judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the court including, but not limited to, those judicial functions as prescribed by Government Code and Family Code Sections 4251 and 4252. Commissioners have the same jurisdiction and exercise the same powers and duties as the judges of the courts with respect to infractions and small claims actions, and in other matters pursuant to stipulation of the parties.

This position is employed by the Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne, is unrepresented, and is At-will under the hiring authority and supervision of the Presiding Judge.

Representative Duties
(For illustrative purposes only – does not include all the duties that may be performed)
• Acts as a temporary judge in court cases pursuant to the stipulation of counsel or parties; conducts a daily court calendar; presides over hearings and trials; makes rulings, findings, judgments, and orders.
• Exercises the same powers and duties as a judge of the court in assigned cases.
• Presides over proceedings in one or more of the following: family law and juvenile court, civil, small claims, criminal and traffic matters, hearings and trials of infractions, misdemeanors, probate, and other hearings as assigned by the Presiding Judge.
• Arraigns defendants; grants continuances; hears, reviews, and rules on a variety of petitions, motions, and other actions; takes evidence from concerned parties and other witnesses; makes or recommends appropriate court orders; accepts pleas when appropriate and imposes sentences; sets cases for hearing and trial; conducts court trials, as assigned by the Presiding Judge
• Reviews court files, documents, and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings; prepares court documents, records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials pertaining to case findings.
• Holds pre-hearing conferences for the settlement or simplification of issues.
• Researches specified decisional issues.
• May be responsible for adjudicating cases.
• Performs work appropriate to the position as required by court needs or as assigned.
• Reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history, and applicable law on matters before the court.
• Reviews family law judgments and related family law pleadings for completeness, irregularities, and compliance with the law.
• Identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues relevant to the disposition of matters, researches legal authorities.
• Researches and analyzes matters before the court, identifies, and discusses unresolved issues necessary for the disposition of matters, and formulates dispositions.
• Responds to judges' inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and hearings; conducts reviews of documents at the request of judges.
• May serve as legal adviser to the court judicial officers, Court Executive Officer, staff, or judicial committees on specific matters before the court.
• May assist with the drafting of local court rules and other legal work required by the court.
• Reviews accountings filed by fiduciaries in probate matters to ensure that the estate is being properly managed, investments are in compliance with the law, and the accountings are accurate; notifies the court of discrepancies and makes surcharge recommendations as necessary.
• Reviews proposed Family Law Judgments for completeness and compliance with law.

Supervision Received and Exercised
The Presiding Judge provides general direction and supervision in relation to Bench duties. The Court Executive Officer provides administrative direction on employment-related matters. No employees report directly to this position.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
• Graduation from an accredited Law School.
• Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California for a minimum of 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.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience as a practicing attorney.
• Minimum of ten (10) years professional legal experience in family, civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, and/or law and motion litigations.



Licenses:
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Other Requirements:
• Citizenship in the United States.
• Residency in California
• Incumbents cannot engage in the active practice of law either for compensation or on a pro bono basis while employed in this position by the Superior Court.
• Pass pre-employment fingerprint and professional background checks through the DOJ/FBI.



10 Years Practicing Law of experience
Salary Range: $78.00- $94.80 hourly (up to 24 hours per week)
Part Time
Send Resumes To: jmorrison@tuolumne.courts.ca.gov