Defender Bond​/Collegial Judge

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Exempt (Salaried)

Description

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 am – 4pm / 30 hours per week

Reports to: Director of the Tribunal

Department: Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of San Antonio

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days
• 403b Retirement
• 401 (a) Pension Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• * For cases assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, serves as Defender of the Bond for first and second instance marriage nullity cases, safeguarding the integrity of the process and rights of the parties and providing observations throughout the duration of a case, including formal Animadversions.
• * For cases assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, serves as Collegial Judge for second instance marriage nullity cases, including serving as the Ponens, responsible for committing the decision of the College of Judges in a Sentence.
• * For cases assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, provides assessment and analysis of incoming petitions; provides recommendations on grounds; and assist in the Instruction of cases.
• For cases assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, researches rotal jurisprudence and commentaries on canon law to create drafts of law sections for review by the Judicial Vicar before inclusion in sentences.
• For cases assigned by the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, reviews drafts of sentences from other sentence-writers in advance of final review of the Judicial Vicar.
• Assists with the intake of new petitions.
• As needed, collects (and transcribes, if necessary) testimony from Petitioners, Respondents, Witnesses and Submitting Ministers, as assigned.
• Participates in periodic and annual auditing of cases.
• * Receives and responds appropriately to feedback from the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, regarding the instruction of cases and case management.
• As needed, supports efforts to meet Rogatory Requests, to include contacting Parties and Witnesses involved in cases from external dioceses, collecting (and transcribing, if necessary) testimony, and communicating with external dioceses.
• * Actively participates in Tribunal Staff Meetings and Diocesan gatherings.
• * Actively engages in formation opportunities provided to the Tribunal staff and, as needed, assisting with duties in support of formation events, to include providing presentations.
• Works with the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal, to support Pastoral Outreach, including Tribunal Workshops in parishes and deaneries throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
• Works closely with the Judicial Vicar and the Director of the Tribunal to support the priorities of the Tribunal as well effectively responding to the exigent demands of the ministry of the Tribunal.
• * Maintains and promotes an understanding and awareness of cultural and diversity issues.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• * Takes responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any…