Job Description
Job Summary: Assistant Municipal Judge position in Fort Collins, CO with a salary of $100.00 per hour. This is a part-time hourly position with a variable schedule. The Assistant Judge will preside over municipal court cases, including civil infractions, traffic violations, and misdemeanors. They may also act as a Municipal Court Referee and hear cases related to municipal code violations. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree, be licensed to practice law in Colorado, and have at least five years of legal or judicial experience.
Responsibilities: - Preside over municipal court cases as needed, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, court trials, and jury trials. - Act as a Municipal Court Referee and hear cases related to municipal code violations, parking violations, and non-pointed traffic cases. - Enforce orders, rules, and judgments in compliance with applicable laws. - Impose fines and sentences upon finding of guilty or responsibility according to City Code and state and federal laws. - Design and implement appropriate penalties for defendants. - Protect and preserve the court record for potential appeals. - Attend scheduled judges' meetings (optional). - Review and rule on motions and documents related to assigned cases.
Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from a nationally accredited law school. - Licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court. - Five years of legal or judicial experience, preferably in municipal or criminal law. - Knowledge of Colorado Law, Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure, and Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure. - Knowledge of Fort Collins City Charter, City Code, and City Traffic Code.
City Competencies: - Demonstrated cultural competence in working with people of diverse identities and backgrounds. - Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to changing issues and trends. - Desire and ability to understand the needs of internal and external customers and exceed their expectations. - Proficiency in using digital tools for organizational information and teamwork.
Capabilities: - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences and present complex information in a clear and understandable manner. - Confidence in making decisive, well-founded decisions without regard to popularity. - Possess a judicial temperament in regards to attentiveness, patience, impartiality, promptness, and courtesy. - Strong attention to detail and ability to balance confidence with humility.
City of Fort Collins Policies: - The City will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to access City services, programs, and activities. - The City enforces a written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body, regardless of state laws permitting its use.
Equal Opportunity Employer: - The City of Fort Collins is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, and marital status. - Post-offer background check is required for all positions. - Some information in the application may be considered public under the Colorado Open Records Act.
To apply: - Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/14/2025. - Please submit an application through the City of Fort Collins website. - Avoid including photos in your application. - Update your contact information regularly. - Think broadly about your background and skill set when applying. - For more information about the City of Fort Collins and our community, please read our brochure.
