Tribunal Judge - Archdiocese of Washington Job at St. Mary of the Mills Church 0

Tribunal Judge - Archdiocese of Washington

Job Category: Legal

Requisition Number: TRIBU002426

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• Posted: December 9, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the Judicial Vicar and other Tribunal staff members, primarily conducting canonical processes, instructing and deciding marriage cases in the First and Second Instances, and writing judicial sentences.
• Instruct cases and conduct interviews of petitioners, respondents, and witnesses.
• Write decrees, intermediary vota, and other documents as necessary.
• Prepare appeal cases and submit them to the appropriate Tribunal.
• Serve as an assessor for penal cases.
• Provide canonical advice and counsel to all the parishes and faithful from the archdiocese.
• Pursue ongoing formation in doctrine and jurisprudence.
• Participate in regular Tribunal staff meetings, educational sessions, and events.
• Resolve problems within the scope of authority and responsibility to ensure completeness and compliance with canonical norms.
• Assume responsibilities in other canon law areas as appropriate and as directed.
• Perform other Tribunal-related duties as assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Secretary for Canonical Services.

Qualifications

Education

• A minimum of three years of Tribunal experience is required, particularly in substantive and procedural penal law.
• Ability to work with clients from multicultural backgrounds is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with Tribunal staff and others.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
• High level of professional maturity, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and exceptional quality of work.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and handle interruptions.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine or schedule.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to compose letters, reports, and briefs.
• Excellent telephone and email communication etiquette.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to communicate professionally, pleasantly, compassionately, and effectively with clients.
• Ability to properly represent the Tribunal to those who call, write, or visit.
• Ability to interact with individuals who may be very emotional, distraught, or hostile.
• Accept constructive criticism well and strive to improve.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will occasionally be required to bend and carry light- to medium-weight items such as supplies and program material.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time 40-hour per-week position.

All the above duties and responsibilities require in-office presence.