Protective Proceeding Monitor - Part time

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Job Code JD06014 Location La Junta / Otero County Department Combined Court Posted 14-Jan-2026 Closes 11-Feb-2026 Position Number 45404 FTE Level .5

Job Code: R43531
Full Time Salary Range: $52,968.00 - $76,803.00

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The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

Summary of Job Classification:
Monitors and tracks reporting requirements of court appointed guardians and conservators. Assists the Court in assessing guardian and conservator expenditures.

This is a .5 FTE position (20 hours/week). The annual salary range for this position is $26,484.00 to $38,401.50. Please apply for other vacancies in the district if you are interested in full-time employment
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

Oversees guardian ships and conservatorships for minors and individuals who are vulnerable due to health and mental reasons.

Reviews annual and special reports for adult and minor wards subject to a guardianship or conservatorship. Reviews case documentation and issuing orders. Ensures all documentation is accurate and compliant. Maintains documents per records retention guidelines.

Creates case files, processes clerk reviews, scans and uploads supporting documentation. Completes changes of venue requests, issues letters of appointment, and reviews and processes data integrity reports.

Validates detailed and appropriate financial activity. Verifies math calculations, transfer of figures, reasonableness of expenses, and accounting of assets. Ensures complete accounting of the Respondent’s estate responsibly. Composes and issues orders or letters to correct deficiencies. Rejects pleadings that do not meet standards.

Makes determinations regarding appointment of Personal Representatives. Composes and issues orders and letters when appropriate. Requests additional information from applicants to correct deficiencies as needed.

Provides customer service to court visitors, courtroom staff, and members of the public. Answers questions and inquiries and shares court and case information as appropriate via phone, email, and in person.

Ensures compliance with new legislative and amendments and Chief Justice Directives (CJD). Attends monthly meetings with State Court Administrator's Office and annual meetings as outlined by CJD.

Tracks and monitors all probate cases, including protective proceedings and estate. Schedules and addresses review dates, drafts issues to prevent delay of cases, and ensures all parties comply with issued orders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities: Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Human

Collaboration:


Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Interactions have significant impact.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Receives General Direction
Employee normally perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge &

Skills:


Advanced:Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is standard.

Fiscal Responsibility:
May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for functional area budget allocations. May monitor…