Relief Judge

City of Aurora•Lancaster, SC

1d•$94•Onsite

About The Position

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. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The Relief Judge reports directly to the Presiding Judge on judiciary matters affecting the City of Aurora.

Requirements

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 in 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

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

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Remote work opportunities