Contract Magistrate: Lead Judicial Decisions

Colorado Judicial; Colorado; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial is seeking a Magistrate to preside over a broad spectrum of cases, conduct hearings, and issue decisions with administrative oversight of a judicial division.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Colorado Bar, and have at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney. The role covers criminal, civil, family, probate, and related proceedings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and Colorado Bar admission.
• At least five years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Decides merits of cases and issues orders to resolve matters.
• Conducts a wide range of hearings including criminal, civil, family and probate.
• Provides administrative direction for a judicial division and supervises staff.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral argument

Written opinions

Education

Juris Doctor (law degree)

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Colorado Judicial is seeking a Magistrate to preside over a broad spectrum of cases, conduct hearings, and issue decisions with administrative oversight of a judicial division.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Colorado Bar, and have at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney. The role covers criminal, civil, family, probate, and related proceedings.