Associate Judge

JOB LOCATION

14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Associate Judge reports directly to the Presiding Judge on judiciary matters affecting the City of Aurora.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Judges sit full-time, as trial judges pursuing the Aurora City Code of Ordinances to enforce traffic, criminal, zoning, and other code ordinances, and to punish violators thereof.

· Follows rules of procedure enacted by the council upon recommendation of the presiding judge.

· Presides over arraignments, bond determinations, hearings, pre-trial dispositions, and trials.

· Orders are entered for the consequences of proven violations of criminal/traffic/zoning/animal/other ordinances to provide a safe City and justice for the victims of crime.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

· Juris Doctorate

Experience:

· At least 5 years of litigation and/or judicial experience, preferably criminal law, or municipal court experience.

· Must be knowledgeable of the Colorado Rules of Evidence, the Colorado Rule of Municipal Procedure, and evidence an ability to abide by the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the Colorado Rules of Evidence and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure.

Skills:

· Must possess judicial demeanor, verifiable ethical and moral character, and the ability to work with judicial colleagues, staff, and the public.

· Strong interpersonal skills

Abilities:

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal court judges, Mayor and City Council, judicial department staff, and senior management throughout the city; must possess judicial demeanor and work effectively with the public and attorneys.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

· Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

· Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds with or without assistance.

· Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.

· Clear vision in reading and reviewing recorded and transcribed material.

· Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with the City Council, City Manager, employees, and citizens.

Work Environment:

· Works primarily in a courtroom environment with restricted movement for the duration of court sessions.

Equipment Used:

· Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers.

· This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.