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:
Municipal Judge, City of Aspen, Colorado.
The City of Aspen is requesting proposals from licensed attorneys who are interested in serving as the City of Aspen’s municipal judge.
The request for proposals is attached hereto and provides a summary of the job, a list of items to be submitted in response to the request, the preferred qualifications, and the means of submitting responses. Responses are due on or before 2:00 p.m. on November 25, 2024.
Interested parties may contact Procurement at [email protected] or 720-589-4943 for questions regarding the procurement process and for submitting proposals.
For more information or to apply, please see the City of Aspen Requests for Proposals for Municipal Judge.
Associate Judge, City of Fort Lupton, Colorado.
The City of Fort Lupton is accepting Request(s) for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified individuals for Municipal Court Associate Judge. No public opening will be held. Proposals are to be directed to Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621.
Bids must be received at City Hall prior to 5:00 p.m. (MST) on Friday, November 1, 2024.
No pre-proposal meeting will be held.
All questions regarding this bid should go to Jeanelle Andersen, Municipal Court Administrator, in writing and can be e-mailed to [email protected]. The cut-off date and time for questions is October 28, 2024, at 9 a.m. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidders to verify receipt of questions. Based upon such inquiry, the City of Fort Lupton may choose to issue an addendum and will be available no later than October 29, 2024, at 5 p.m. Addendums will be available by contacting Ms. Andersen.
Attorney Qualifications:
- Licensed by the State of Colorado Bar and admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado.
- Have a minimum of five (5) 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 and traffic laws, procedures and rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of Municipal Court Rules; Rules of Criminal Procedure, Criminal Rules of Evidence, Model Traffic Code, and Fort Lupton Municipal Code.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and demonstrate manual dexterity. Occasionally required to kneel, stoop, and perform light lifting up to 10 lbs.
Only proposals properly received will be accepted. Each Proposal and applicable documentation as requested must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to:
Municipal Court Associate Judge
Attention: Jeanelle Andersen
City of Fort Lupton
130 S McKinley Avenue
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
For more information or to apply, please see the For t Lupton Request for Qualifications and Proposal – Municipal Court Associate Judge.
Presiding Judge, City of Sheridan, Colorado.
The City of Sheridan, Colorado is accepting applications for the position of Presiding Municipal Judge. The current Presiding Municipal Judge is retiring after 49 years of service with the City. The Sheridan Municipal Court has jurisdiction to hear violations of the City of Sheridan Code of Ordinances, traffic violations, and parking violations. We pride ourselves on serving the public in a manner that makes the court process accommodating and less intimidating. Court employees strive to make sure that everyone is served promptly and fairly, and that everyone who comes in contact with the Sheridan Municipal Court is treated with respect and courtesy.
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICE:
•Resident and qualified elector of the State of Colorado.
•Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
•May not have been found guilty of a felony or other crime involving moralturpitude.
•Previous experience presiding as a judge and/or prosecutor is preferred, but not required.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume that addresses the following (at minimum):
• How you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Detail your background and experience, emphasizing your municipal law experience and level of responsibility in this area.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest you may have with the City.
• Cost proposal – Provide detail on billing structure and rates. Compensation will be negotiated based on scope and range of experience.
• Provide a list of refences with whom you have worked. References from municipal court staff and city/town attorneys for municipalities for which you have provided services are preferred.
• Submissions will be accepted until October 11, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please mail or email your submission to:
City of Sheridan
Attention: Jenna DiRubbo, City Clerk
4101 S. Federal Blvd.
Sheridan, CO 80110-4316
[email protected]
For more information, please see the City of Sheridan Presiding Municipal Court Judge Announcement.
Career Opportunities at Colorado Municipal Courts:
Court Clerk/ Senior Court Clerk, City of Centennial, Colorado.
The City of Centennial, Colorado is an organization driven to quality products and outcomes while adhering to sound fiscal practices and efficient provision of services. We seek to attract and retain the best staff to assist us in this mission and, in return, foster a culture which supports all employees using their talents every day to do what they do best. A winner of seven consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards (2017-2023), we are proud to embody the link between a highly engaged workforce and excellence in business outcomes. We are an innately collaborative culture dedicated to talent and focused on results.
Senior Court Clerk
Under general supervision, the Senior Court Clerk handles complex legal procedures and administrative tasks under the direction of the Court Administrator and in support of the Municipal Court Judge and City Prosecutor. The Senior Court Clerk will be required to perform difficult tasks that require considerable judgment, will be fully trained in all procedures related to Municipal Court, and be called upon to back-up and fill in as needed with all tasks associated with the Municipal Court.
Court Clerk:
Under general supervision, the Court Clerk assists with docket preparation, setting arraignments and plea dates, prepares and issues summons for court appearances. The Court Clerk is responsible for recording information during court proceedings, assisting the Judge, Senior Court Clerk, defendants, and Court Administrator during Municipal Court. This role should be able to back-up and fill in as needed with certain court-related tasks.
Closing Date: November 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain.
For more information and to apply, please the Court Clerk/ Senior Court Clerk position announcement.
Hearing Officer Opportunities:
None at this time.
Externship/Internship Opportunities at Colorado Municipal Courts:
Externship/Internship Opportunity – City of Longmont Municipal Court, Longmont, CO
Colorado Judicial Branch:
Career Opportunities for Colorado’s Judicial Branch
Judge Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Please send any career or job openings, judge opportunities, or externship/internship opportunities to the Colorado Municipal Courts webmaster for posting on this website.