City of Colorado Springs
Associate & Per Diem Municipal Court Judge
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Associate & Per Diem Municipal Court Judge
The Municipal Court is seeking to hire an Associate and Per Diem Municipal Court Judge. The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of City Charter provisions and City ordinances. Court proceedings are governed by City ordinances, court rules, and state statutes. Municipal Court handles all types of traffic and criminal violations. Many of the traffic violations are payable to the court, but most criminal violations require an appearance in court before a judge.
Responsibilities
Review citations and Municipal Court information received from the Police Department, Humane Society, Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement and Fire Department
Review complaints, summons, affidavits for search and arrest warrants, motions and petitions for revocation, prisoner information, affidavits and other legal documents
Issue subpoenas, warrants, contempt citations, appeal bonds
Levy fines and bail commensurate with violations of the law
Prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents
Examine evidence in criminal cases
Preside over Municipal Court for alleged violations of City ordinances, including, but not limited to, traffic violations, criminal violations, and property violations
Conduct court dockets, including arraignments, pre‑trials, court trials, jury trials, juvenile hearings, motions hearings, revocation hearings, and other hearings appropriately docketed in Municipal Court
Provide written legal instruction to empaneled jurors
Provide either written or verbal findings
Expectations
Must not be a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court
Use the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct as guidance in conforming to the general principles it embodies
Must be competent in the law and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure
Consistently embrace and perform duties in professional manner (fair, dignified, courteous, etc.); provide excellent internal and external customer service (top priority for the Colorado Springs Municipal Court)
Must abide by the provisions of the Code of Ethics, City Code 1‑3‑101 et seq. and all applicable rules and standards that apply to the attorney profession
Able to effectively exercise considerable independent judgment in managing dockets, ruling on motions, and adjudicating cases
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, City officials, the court system, and the general public
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited college or university
Must have seven (7) or more years experience in the practice of law in the State of Colorado
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and be in and remain in good standing
Must not be a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado and a citizen of the United States
Background Check The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.
Contact Please contact Kristen Clinton at Kristen.Clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
How to Apply
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out‑of‑state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page.
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
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Responsibilities
Review citations and Municipal Court information received from the Police Department, Humane Society, Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement and Fire Department
Review complaints, summons, affidavits for search and arrest warrants, motions and petitions for revocation, prisoner information, affidavits and other legal documents
Issue subpoenas, warrants, contempt citations, appeal bonds
Levy fines and bail commensurate with violations of the law
Prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents
Examine evidence in criminal cases
Preside over Municipal Court for alleged violations of City ordinances, including, but not limited to, traffic violations, criminal violations, and property violations
Conduct court dockets, including arraignments, pre‑trials, court trials, jury trials, juvenile hearings, motions hearings, revocation hearings, and other hearings appropriately docketed in Municipal Court
Provide written legal instruction to empaneled jurors
Provide either written or verbal findings
Expectations
Must not be a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court
Use the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct as guidance in conforming to the general principles it embodies
Must be competent in the law and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure
Consistently embrace and perform duties in professional manner (fair, dignified, courteous, etc.); provide excellent internal and external customer service (top priority for the Colorado Springs Municipal Court)
Must abide by the provisions of the Code of Ethics, City Code 1‑3‑101 et seq. and all applicable rules and standards that apply to the attorney profession
Able to effectively exercise considerable independent judgment in managing dockets, ruling on motions, and adjudicating cases
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, City officials, the court system, and the general public
Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited college or university
Must have seven (7) or more years experience in the practice of law in the State of Colorado
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and be in and remain in good standing
Must not be a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado and a citizen of the United States
Background Check The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.
Contact Please contact Kristen Clinton at Kristen.Clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
How to Apply
Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
We encourage candidates with out‑of‑state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page.
Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
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