Assistant Judge

Anticipated Hiring Range: $75.00 Hourly

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary: 

An Assistant Municipal Judge works under the direction of the Presiding Municipal Judge. Presides over a wide of array of municipal proceedings in an efficient manner and issues orders, promulgates rules and enters judgments in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. This part-time position is appointed by the City Council at the recommendation of the Presiding Municipal Judge.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Five (5) years legal experience.
• Residency within the City of Greeley limits.

Preferred

• Experience in municipal court administration, criminal or municipal courtroom is desirable.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of municipal court systems.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge of Colorado Uniform Traffic Code, Greeley Charter and Code, Colorado Rules of Procedure and Colorado Municipal Court Rules.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities. 
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Ability to follow and uphold ethical guidelines, standards, and integrity and adhere to core character values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Essential Functions:  Must have the ability to:  

• Adjudicates cases arising under City Charter and Municipal Code.
• Explains the laws and system to offenders. 
• Evaluates evidence, testimony and legal briefs.
• Issues written findings and rulings as appropriate.
• Applies appropriate ordinances, code provisions and/or regulations. 
• Assesses fines, penalties and costs as authorized by the Charter or Code.
• Additional responsibilities may include acting as alternate liquor hearing officer and code enforcement administrative officer.
• Orders and enforces contempt, failure to appear, abatement of nuisance, and other responsibilities prescribed by Charter or Ordinance.
• Communicates diplomatically and effectively with other agencies and the public.
• Portrays judicial temperament with respect to attentiveness, patience, impartiality, promptness and courtesy.
• Makes sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Acts with integrity, character and conviction.
• Communicates effectively and diplomatically (both orally and in writing) with co-workers, City Council, defendants, attorneys and the public.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work location is in courtroom and office environments, which may involve long periods of sitting.
• Vision enough to interpret written documents.
• Communication skills to adequately convey information to defendants, attorneys, co-workers and the public.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE. 

Salary : $75