Municipal Court Relief Judge - Variable

City of Arvada • Arvada, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Municipal Judge performs judicial functions and serves as a trial judge; adheres to sound governance practices. This role involves adjudicating various municipal code violations and serving as a hearing officer. The position requires strong knowledge of relevant laws and procedures, effective communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse personalities while maintaining legal guidelines. The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work, and the starting salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Arvada Municipal Code, Colorado Rules of Evidence, the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Colorado Rules of Municipal Procedure, and the general ordinance, statutory, and case law in Colorado.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and procedures of municipal, civil, business law, and constitutional law.
• Strong knowledge of judicial procedure and Colorado and federal rules of evidence.
• Thorough knowledge of local ordinances, state and federal laws, and constitutional provisions affecting municipal operations.
• Solid knowledge of financial and budget development and management procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to work with various personalities that may appear before the court, and craft appropriate decisions and sentences within legal guidelines.
• Ability to work with other departments on procedures and ordinances consistent with judicial independence.
• Must be a licensed member of the Colorado State Bar Association in good standing.
• College degree and graduation from a nationally accredited school of law.
• Five (5) years of experience as an attorney specializing in criminal law either as a prosecutor or a criminal defense attorney; and extensive knowledge of Colorado criminal procedure and law.
• Must be a resident of Arvada or become a resident of Arvada within six (6) months of appointment.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs judicial functions of the Arvada Municipal Court consistent with the Code of Judicial Conduct and the charter and ordinances of the City of Arvada.
• Sits as a relief judge of the court to adjudicate traffic, criminal, parking, and other municipal code violations and as a hearing officer.
• Conducts hearings on motions, trials to the court, jury trials, and other requisite judicial duties.
• Promotes an organizational work environment where business practices, decisions, and work assignments are aligned with the City’s vision, mission, values, core competencies and strategic plan.
• Exercises sound judgment and decision making within the scope of assigned authority.
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative in the course of performing the duties of the position.
• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.
• Hearing Officer role
• Conducting pretrial hearings
• Resolving administrative disputes
• Facilitating negotiations between opposing parties
• Issuing legal decisions
• Managing digital records, evidence media, and inventory
• Reviewing proposed legislation
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level