Associate Judge

JOB LOCATION 14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Hiring Salary: $205,593.74/annually Deadline to apply: January 12th, 2026 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained) OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The Associate Judge reports directly to the Presiding Judge on judiciary matters affecting the City of Aurora. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Judges sit full-time, as trial judges pursuing the Aurora City Code of Ordinances to enforce traffic, criminal, zoning, and other code ordinances, and to punish violators thereof. · Follows rules of procedure enacted by the council upon recommendation of the presiding judge. · Presides over arraignments, bond determinations, hearings, pre-trial dispositions, and trials. · Orders are entered for the consequences of proven violations of criminal/traffic/zoning/animal/other ordinances to provide a safe City and justice for the victims of crime. · Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: · Juris Doctorate Experience: · At least 5 years of litigation and/or judicial experience, preferably criminal law, or municipal court experience. · Must be knowledgeable of the Colorado Rules of Evidence, the Colorado Rule of Municipal Procedure, and evidence an ability to abide by the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct. Knowledge: · Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the Colorado Rules of Evidence and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure. Skills: · Must possess judicial demeanor, verifiable ethical and moral character, and the ability to work with judicial colleagues, staff, and the public. · Strong interpersonal skills Abilities: · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal court judges, Mayor and City Council, judicial department staff, and senior management throughout the city; must possess judicial demeanor and work effectively with the public and attorneys. Licenses and Certifications Required: · Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. Physical Demands: · Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds with or without assistance. · Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. · Clear vision in reading and reviewing recorded and transcribed material. · Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with the City Council, City Manager, employees, and citizens. Work Environment: · Works primarily in a courtroom environment with restricted movement for the duration of court sessions. Equipment Used: · Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers. · This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.