Associate Judge

JOB LOCATION

Aurora Municipal Court
-14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado

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.

• 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 work spaces

Hiring Salary: $/annually

Final date to receive applications:
January 12th, 2026 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained)

The Associate Judge reports directly to the Presiding Judge on judiciary matters affecting the City of Aurora.

• 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.

Juris Doctorate

• 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 of, and the ability to apply, the Colorado Rules of Evidence and the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure.

• Must possess judicial demeanor, verifiable ethical and moral character, and the ability to work with judicial colleagues, staff, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills

• 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.

• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado

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.

• 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.

• Works primarily in a courtroom environment with restricted movement for the duration of court sessions.

• Uses standard office equipment, including personal computers.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal…