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Magistrate (.15FTE)
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: 450500
Full Time Salary: $170,085.96
FLSA Status: Excluded
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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
General Statement Of Duties:
Performs a variety of judicial duties in the Colorado Judicial System including deciding the merits of cases, hearing and evaluating evidence and witness credibility, analyzing laws and rules, making findings of fact and conclusions of law and issuing oral or written decisions and orders to resolve cases. Provides administrative direction for the operation of a judicial division including supervisory accountability for division staff, volunteers or interns.
Distinguishing Factors:
Work assignments are designated by the Chief Judge of the judicial district and can require performing judicial duties in any or all of the following areas: criminal, civil, juvenile, domestic relations, probate, traffic and other judicial proceedings. The Magistrate position reports to the Chief Judge of the Judicial District and is not an elected position. A Magistrate serves in a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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The Weld County Combined Courts currently has a vacancy for a part-time magistrate (.15 FTE=6 hours per week). This position will work in collaboration with another magistrate and will conduct all weekend bond hearings for Weld County in person at the Weld County Jail rotating work either Saturday or Sunday or alternating weekends. Bond hearings are conducted using a variety of virtual platforms and being comfortable navigating and knowledge of such technology is necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preside over assigned court dockets.
- Conduct hearings, make rulings, and issue orders.
- Manage courtroom proceedings efficiently and fairly.
- Ensure the proper administration of justice.
- Rotate through various subject areas as required.
- Strong understanding of judicial processes and courtroom procedures.
- Excellent decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of judicial conduct and ethics.
For consideration, the judicial application must be fully completed, as well inclusion of a cover letter and resume. Judicial experience is preferred.
A talent pool will be created from this posting to fill any future vacancies occurring within the next 10 months.
Salary: $2,126.07 per month (Non-negotiable, set by the State Judicial Department)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.
Sets cases for disposition, trial, or sentencing before a judge.
Issues arrest and search warrants.
Enters pleas of guilty deferred prosecution and deferred sentence.
Determines motions relating to disclosure and discovery.
Performs any or all of the duties that may be delegated to or performed by a probate registrar, magistrate, or clerk.
Accepts stipulated agreements to pay child support and voluntary acknowledgements of support liability.
Performs solemnization of marriages.
Provides advisements and sets bail in criminal and traffic cases.
Issues restraining orders.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position requires administrative responsibility for the operation of a judicial division including supervisory accountability for division staff, volunteers, or interns. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a judicial division. Additional duties include scheduling and assigning work, training in all facets of a judicial division’s operation, quality control, decision impacting the pay, status and tenure of staff, conducting performance appraisals and providing input into and participating in discipline, hiring and dismissal of staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school; possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado. Applicants must have at least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney. For Magistrates hired to perform duties, exception to the experience qualification may apply in Class “C” or “D” counties as defined in Colorado State Statute 13-6-201 regarding Classification of Counties.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $170,086
