Career Opportunities

Career and job vacancies, judge opportunities, and externship/internship opportunities announced on the Colorado Municipal Court’s website are for all of the Colorado Municipal Courts and related agencies. The announcements provided here may not be a complete list of positions available. Interested individuals should contact the individual Colorado municipalities or agencies for specific job application information.

Applications are to be submitted directly to the individual Colorado municipalities or agencies and not through the Colorado Municipal Court’s website.

 

Judge Opportunities at Colorado Municipal Courts:

Assistant Municipal Judge, City of Fort Collins, Colorado.

The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Assistant Municial Judge.

An Assistant Municipal Judge is appointed by the Fort Collins City Council. The Assistant Judge presides over the municipal court docket as needed when the Chief Judge is unavailable or when two judges are necessary based on the size of the docket. The Assistant Municipal Judge(s) selected from this posting will also be appointed as municipal referees to preside over informal hearings for municipal court ordinance violations, parking violations, zero point traffic violations  and review any costs of abatement pursuant to civil infraction provisions of the City Code. The municipal court docket includes civil infractions, traffic infractions, petty offenses, traffic misdemeanors, animal cases, parking cases, and misdemeanors. An assistant judge may preside over any type of docket or trial, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, in-custody hearings, pretrial readiness hearings, show cause hearings, court trials, jury trials, and any other hearing set on the docket. Assistant judges also review and rule on motions and documents relating to cases to which they are assigned or in which the Chief Judge has a conflict. Assistant judges may serve as the liquor authority or marijuana authority when the Chief Judge is unavailable. Assistant judges are invited, but not required, to attend scheduled judges’ meetings. Assistant judges may, from time to time, be assigned to specific cases or appeals. Assistant judges may be called upon to preside over virtual dockets and must be able to utilize technology necessary to do so.

The ideal candidate must have a genuine desire to serve the community of Fort Collins by providing the highest possible level of service. It is fundamental to administer equitable, fair, and impartial justice in a timely and respectful manner; protect fundamental rights; promote public safety; and facilitate community reparation.

Judicial Duties:
-Conducts hearings/trials in an efficient and appropriate manner. Advise defendants of their rights, administers oath and affirmations, rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony, examines evidence and interprets applicable law, enforces orders, rules, and judgments in compliance with all applicable law.
-Imposes fines and sentences upon finding of guilty/liable or responsibility according to City Code, and state and federal law. Designs and implements appropriate and creative penalties. Enforces penalties consistently, according to City Code and Charter as well as state law.
-Presides over hearings as a referee in a less formal setting.
-Protects and preserves the court record to ensure that the City and defendants have a record on which to appeal, if necessary.
-Acts as liquor/marijuana authority.
-May from time to time preside over problem-solving court dockets.

Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on April 22, 2024.

For more information and to apply, please see the City of Fort Collins Assistant Municipal Judge position annoucement.

Municipal Court Judge, City of Pueblo, Colorado.

The City of Pueblo is seeking a Municipal Court Judge (Presiding Judge).

The Municipal Court Judge is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council for a two-year term and is subject to removal by the Mayor for cause.  Under the direction of the Mayor, the Municipal Court Judge directs and manages approximately 20 staff and all municipal court service activities of the City. The Municipal Court Judge is responsible for interpreting and applying local municipal laws to include criminal, traffic, code enforcement, and sales tax, and may act as a hearings officer over certain licensing or other administrative matter as requested by the Mayor.  Administrative duties include strategic planning, directing, and controlling departmental activities, including participating in the recruitment of personnel, purchase of equipment, and control of expenditures to include grant administration, preparation of budget estimates, and the assignment of personnel and equipment. Due to the unique nature of this position, the Municipal Court Judge is extensively involved in community events to include an emphasis in community education and outreach and is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving key partnerships with outside agencies and civic groups.

• Directs and oversees activities of the Municipal CourtDirects administrative functions, including strategic planning, personnel administration, employee evaluations and discipline, equipment purchasing, and the allocation of resourcesPlans, implements, and reviews departmental short and long-range goals
• Provides operational updates to City Council as required
• Develops general policies and establishes operational standards for the administration of the department Prepares annual budgets, controls expenditures, and applies for, administers, and monitors various grant funding to include Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG), Community Development Block Grants, CAFFE grant, and others
• Develops recommendations to City Council for fees and fines related to court activities
• Directs the Restorative Justice Program and Community Service/Graffiti Removal Program
• Researches and develops new programs as required
• Responsible for enforcement of code violations to include adult and juvenile, traffic, parking, code enforcement such as regional building, storm water, land use, health code, Police support, and sales/use tax
• Serves as a member of the City’s senior management team participating on committees, task forces, and department director meetings with City leadership
• Participates in public school and college events to educate the community on Municipal Court Services
• Reviews all  probable cause affidavits and search warrants
• Presides over all court proceedings, including arraignments, hearings, court, and jury trials
• Presides over court sessions during normal business hours, and night court sessions
• Issues arrest warrants
• Maintains docket schedules and weekend bond hearings
• Works closely with the Pueblo County Sheriff to maintain an appropriate municipal defendant jail population, schedule video arraignment, and determine if release is necessary due to medical conditions
• Maintains relationships with school districts, Pueblo Police Department, Restorative Justice facilitators, Municipal Court and 10th Judicial District probation, and third-party programs concerning available diversion programs for juveniles and adults
• Demonstrates commitment to community involvement and civic engagement
• Manages and oversees substitute and part-time municipal court judges
• Develops and disseminates, in conjunction with the Purchasing Department, requests for qualifications from local attorneys to defend municipal court defendants, recommends contracts to be awarded, and ensures requirements of the DOLA grant are satisfied
• Tracks and researches state legislative bills that may impact the operation of municipal courts and reports the same to City Council
• Ensures municipal court uses best practices in conformity with federal, state, and local law

Closing date and time:  April 8, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Mountain.

For more infomation or to apply, please see the City of Pueblo Municipal Court Judges Open Job Bulletin.

Presiding Municipal Judge, City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking Requests for Proposals for Municipal Judge Services (Presiding Municipal Judge).

The actual services to be performed will be determined by the City, to include—but not limited to—the following
areas:
The Presiding Municipal Judge must be a member of the Bar of the State of Colorado and have a minimum of five
years’ experience on the bench or in the active practice of law in Colorado immediately prior to appointment. Legal
experience in the field of criminal law, procedure, and rules of evidence is beneficial. The Presiding Municipal Judge
works with the Court Administrator and Court Staff in a professional and courteous manner to establish and
maintain processes and procedures to ensure efficient and legally defensible courtroom practices. The Presiding
Judge will participate in implementation of various City programs as they relate to Municipal Court. The selected
appointee will demonstrate impeccable character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency.
Judicial Functions include, but may not be limited to:

• Preside over court sessions. Interpret and apply the law, make legal rulings, and ensure that the
  proceedings are conducted fairly and according to established legal procedures.
• Responsible for making legal decisions based on the facts presented and applicable laws. Adjudicate cases
  by listening to evidence, determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, and, in the case of guilt,
  imposing appropriate penalties.
• Interpret and apply the law to specific cases. Ensure that legal principles are correctly understood and
  followed.
• Uphold the principles of due process, ensuring that all parties involved in a case are treated fairly and have
  the opportunity to present their case.
• Adopt rules and regulations to conduct the business of the Court.
• Appoint referees or administrative hearing officers.

Proposal due date:  March 14, 2024 by 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Time).

For more information and to apply, please see the City of Wheat Ridge Requests for Proposals.

 

Presiding Municipal Judge and Alternative Judge, Town of Severance, Colorado.

The Town of Severance seeks proposals to fill the role of Presiding Municipal Judge for two years commencing with the approval by Resolution of the appointment and terms of appointment by Town Council.

The Town of Severance is a Home Rule municipality that operates a municipal court of record that hears and determines cases arising under the Town’s Charter and ordinances. The Municipal Judge must be a currently licensed Colorado attorney, preferably with experience on the bench in a Colorado municipal court of record, knowledge of the Severance Home Rule Charter, and the Severance Municipal Code.

Court is held on the first Thursday of each month with other dates scheduled as needed. Sessions last as long as needed to complete the scheduled Court docket, but are generally no longer than 2-4 hours each. Court security is provided while the Court is in session.

The Court averages 12 sessions per year. The position requires availability to review warrants and motions outside of Court hours. The salary offered is $800 per session, however if you require a different salary, please state what that amount is and what the basis of your request is.Presiding Municipal Judge and Alternative Judge, Severance, Colorado.

Proposal Closing Date and Time:  March 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

For more information and to apply, please see the Town of Severance Presiding Judge and Alternative Judge request for proposal.

Presiding Municipal Judge, Town of Mountain View, Colorado.

The Town of Mountain View is seeking a qualified Colorado licensed attorney / judge to serve as the Presiding Judge of the Mountain View Municipal Court. The Town is requesting sealed proposals from qualified proposers for an initial two-year term of appointment and contract to start March 11, 2024, subject to future optional renewal terms upon mutual agreement of the Town and the to-be-appointed Municipal Judge.

Proposals are to be addressed and delivered to the Court Clerk for the Town of Mountain View, in accordance with the Instructions to Proposers and all other requirements as referenced in this RFP. Proposals will be received until the Proposal Closing Date and Time set forth on the cover page of this RFP, at which time a representative of the Town will publicly announce the names of those firms or individuals submitting proposals. No other public disclosure will be made if and until award of contract.

Proposal Closing Date and Time:  February 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.  Town Council will conduct interviews on March 4, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information and to apply, please see the Town of Mountain View Presiding Judge request for proposal.

 

Career Opportunities at Colorado Municipal Courts:

The City of Brighton seeking Requets for Prosposals for a Hearing Officer.  This RFP seeks proposals to fill the role of City of Brighton Hearing Officer for two years
commencing with the approval by Resolution of the appointment and terms of appointment by City Council. This appointment will include Liquor Licensing Authority, Marijuana Licensing Authority, and Hearing Officer for business licenses. This is an hourly position that varies based on the need for hearings. Hearings are held in the City Council Chambers on 500 S. 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado during normal business hours.

Proposal closing date and time:  January 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.