OCA - Associate Judge (Child Protection Court - Midland)

The primary duties of this position are to conduct hearings and recommend orders and judgments to be made in child abuse and neglect cases under Chapter 262 and 263 of the Texas Family Code. Works under limited direction from the Presiding Judge of the 7th Administrative Judicial Region, with extensive latitude for the use of independent judgment in performing the assigned duties. Serves Andrews, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, and Midland counties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs highly responsible hearing officer and legal duties.
• Conduct hearings in Child Protective Services cases.
• Make findings of fact, formulate conclusions of law, and recommend orders to be rendered in cases filed under Chapters 262 and 263 of the Texas Family Code.
• Ensure that cases are completed within the time specified in Chapters 262 (Procedures in Suit by Governmental...