This judicial role involves performing a variety of duties within the Colorado Judicial System, including deciding the merits of cases, evaluating evidence, analyzing laws, and issuing decisions. It also includes administrative direction for a judicial division, with supervisory accountability for staff.
Responsibilities
Perform judicial duties in criminal, civil, juvenile, domestic relations, probate, traffic, and other judicial proceedings
Conduct initial appearance proceedings, including advisement of rights, setting bail, and imposing conditions of release
Conduct bond review hearings, preliminary and disposition hearings, and arraignments
Conduct probable cause hearings and hearings on modification of probation or deferred prosecutions/sentences
Conduct settlement conferences and default hearings, including entering judgments and post-judgment proceedings
Conduct hearings and enter orders authorizing sales under power pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure
Hear motions for temporary and permanent orders for child support establishment and modification
Conduct hearings under the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act" and "Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act"
Conduct hearings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act for Child Support, and hearings of establishment and enforcement
Conduct proceedings, including hearings, under the “Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act”
Conduct proceedings for the enforcement of child support orders
Conduct hearings on motions, trials to court, accept pleas of guilty, and impose sentences in misdemeanor, petty offense, and traffic offense matters
Provide determination of motions relating to discovery and mandatory disclosure requirements
Conduct deferred prosecution and deferred sentence proceedings in misdemeanor, petty offense, and traffic offense matters
Conduct misdemeanor and petty offense proceedings pertaining to wildlife, parks, and outdoor recreation
Conduct proceedings pertaining to recreational facilities districts, control and licensing of dogs, campfires, and general regulations
Conduct proceedings with regard to petitions for name change
Conduct trials and hearings on motions pursuant to small claims statutory provisions and rules
Conduct civil trials to court and hearings on motions
Conduct proceedings involving preliminary or permanent injunctions
Conduct default hearings, entering judgments and conducting post-judgment proceedings
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Preside over all types of cases under the Children's Code, including delinquency, dependency and neglect actions, adoptions, relinquishments, truancy, paternity, and support proceedings
Enforce orders in all proceedings by the use of contempt of court when appropriate
Act as a master, mediator, or arbitrator
Order presentence investigations
Set cases for disposition, trial, or sentencing before a judge
Issue arrest and search warrants
Enter pleas of guilty, deferred prosecution, and deferred sentence
Determine motions relating to disclosure and discovery
Perform any or all duties that may be delegated to or performed by a probate registrar, magistrate, or clerk
Accept stipulated agreements to pay child support and voluntary acknowledgements of support liability
Perform solemnization of marriages
Provide advisements and set bail in criminal and traffic cases
Issue restraining orders
Attend meetings and training as required
Perform other duties as assigned
Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for a judicial division
Schedule and assign work
Train staff in all facets of a judicial division’s operation
Conduct quality control
Make decisions impacting the pay, status, and tenure of staff
Conduct performance appraisals and provide input into and participate in discipline, hiring, and dismissal of staff
Requirements
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
At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney (exception may apply in Class “C” or “D” counties as defined in Colorado State Statute 13-6-201 regarding Classification of Counties)
Important Details
This position may cover all locations in the 7th Judicial District and travel may be required
Home location will be Montrose
Application Process
Provide a cover letter highlighting the skills that would make you the best choice for the position
About the Company
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Its courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution, support for families, litigants, and victims, client rehabilitation, and meaningful community engagement.
