Magistrate: Lead Judicial Proceedings & Decisions

Colorado Judicial Branch; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Judicial Branch in Boulder seeks a Magistrate (0.9 FTE) to adjudicate cases, conduct hearings, and issue orders within the 20th Judicial District. Travel to Longmont and occasional Boulder jail visits are required.

This at-will, classified position reports to the Chief Judge, with duties spanning criminal, civil, family and probation matters, and includes supervising division staff. Resumes and cover letters are optional.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school; Bar admission to practice in Colorado.
• Minimum five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Jurisdictional and procedural knowledge across criminal, civil, family and probates.

Responsibilities

• Preside over criminal, civil, family and related hearings and trials.
• Issue oral or written decisions and orders.
• Provide supervisory direction for division staff, volunteers or interns.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Oral advocacy

Judicial procedures

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (Colorado)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

The Colorado Judicial Branch in Boulder seeks a Magistrate (0.9 FTE) to adjudicate cases, conduct hearings, and issue orders within the 20th Judicial District. Travel to Longmont and occasional Boulder jail visits are required.

This at-will, classified position reports to the Chief Judge, with duties spanning criminal, civil, family and probation matters, and includes supervising division staff. Resumes and cover letters are optional.