Per Diem Municipal Court Judge
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Municipal Court - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Hourly
Job Number
18203
Division
Municipal Court
Department
Municipal Court
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Per Diem Municipal Court Judge
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of City Charter provisions and City ordinances. Court proceedings are governed by City ordinances, court rules, and state statutes. Municipal Court handles all types of traffic and criminal violations. Many of the traffic violations are payable to the court, but most criminal violations require an appearance in court before a judge.
As a Per Diem Municipal Court Judge you will interpret, apply, and enforce local ordinances and applicable state laws. Duties, which include arraignments, pre-trials, hearings, and other judicial proceedings, are performed in accordance with the law and are subject to review by a higher court through the appellate process or special action and by the Presiding Judge over Municipal Court sessions. The Per Diem Municipal Court Judge is guaranteed 12 docket days per year at a rate of $614.77 per docket day (2 dockets per day), or $307.38 per docket. These 12 docket days are to cover for the Presiding Judge to allow for administrative work. These days are not set and can be flexible with the Per Diem Municipal Court Judge's schedule. Associate Municipal Court Judges may coordinate with the Per Diem Municipal Court Judge to cover dockets at this same rate. These funds will be deducted from the Associate Municipal Court Judge's pay.
As a Per Diem Municipal Court Judge, you will:
Review citations and Municipal Court information received from the Police Department, Humane Society, Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement and Fire Department.
Review complaints, summons, affidavits for search and arrest warrants, motions and petitions for revocation, prisoner information, affidavits and other legal documents.
Issue subpoenas, warrants, contempt citations, appeal bonds.
Levy fines and bail commensurate with violations of the law.
Prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents.
Examine evidence in criminal cases.
Preside over Municipal Court for alleged violations of City ordinances, including, but not limited to, traffic violations, criminal violations, and property violations.
Conduct court dockets, including arraignments, pre-trials, court trials, jury trials, juvenile hearings, motions hearings, revocation hearings, and other hearings appropriately docketed in Municipal Court.
Provide written legal instruction to empaneled jurors.
Provide either written or verbal findings.
The expectations for an Per Diem Municipal Court Judge are as follows (these expectations are not all inclusive):
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of City Charter provisions and City ordinances. Court proceedings are governed by City ordinances, court rules, and state statutes. Municipal Court handles all types of traffic and criminal violations. Many of the traffic violations are payable to the court, but most criminal violations require an appearance in court before a judge.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited college or university
Must have seven (7) or more years experience in the practice of law in the State of Colorado
Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and be in and remain in good standing
Must not be a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs and must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado and a citizen of the United States
Additional Information
The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records
Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Do you have a Bachelors degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have seven (7) or more years experience in the practice of law in the State of Colorado?
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If yes, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter n/a.
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Are you an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and in good standing?
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Are you a party or attorney in a lawsuit against the City of Colorado Springs? Please note, you must not be an attorney representing defendants in the Colorado Springs Municipal Court.
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Are you a resident of the State of Colorado and a citizen of the United States?
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Employer City of Colorado Springs
Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone (719) 385-5125
Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov