"Alerted.org

Magistrate

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5146744)



Magistrate

Salary

$174,338.11 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

JD05848

Department

Judicial Branch

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

11/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

501 N. Elizabeth Street in Pueblo, Colorado

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

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.

Description of Job

General Statement Of Duties:

Performs a variety of judicial duties in the Colorado Judicial System including deciding the merits of cases, hearing and evaluating evidence and witness credibility, analyzing laws and rules, making findings of fact and conclusions of law and issuing oral or written decisions and orders to resolve cases. Provides administrative direction for the operation of a judicial division including supervisory accountability for division staff, volunteers or interns.

Distinguishing Factors:

Work assignments are designated by the Chief Judge of the judicial district and can require performing judicial duties in any or all of the following areas: criminal, civil, juvenile, domestic relations, probate, traffic and other judicial proceedings. The Magistrate position reports to the Chief Judge of the Judicial District and is not an elected position. A Magistrate serves in a classified, non-certified position that is considered at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

The Magistrate for this district may preside over a wide range of case types. This position is primarily based at 501 N. Elizabeth Street in Pueblo, Colorado. Applicants should possess strong legal writing and analytical skills.

Interview Process:

Initial screening interviews are expected to take place the week of November 26–December 5, 2025 , with panel interviews scheduled for December 8, 2025 .

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter , résumé , and a writing sample . Acceptable writing samples may include court orders, motions, or other comparable legal documents that reflect the applicant’s analytical reasoning and drafting abilities.

Applications that do not include all required documents will not be reviewed.

Essential Functions:

Conducts the following judicial activities:

Initial appearance proceedings, including advisement of rights, setting bail, and imposition of conditions of release pending further proceedings;

Bond review hearings;

Preliminary and disposition hearings;

Arraignments on indictments and information;

Probable cause hearings pursuant to the Uniform Act for Out-of-State Parolee Supervision;

Hearings on modification of the terms and conditions of probation or deferred prosecutions and deferred sentences;

Settlement conferences;

Default hearings, including entering judgments and conducting post-judgment proceedings;

Conducting hearings and entering orders authorizing sales under power pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure;

Hearing motions for temporary and permanent orders for the establishment and modification for child support;

Hearings under the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act";

Hearings under the "Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act";

Conduct hearings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act for Child Support;

Hearings of establishment and enforcement;

Proceedings, including hearings, under the “Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act”;

Proceedings for the enforcement of orders for child support;

Hearings on motions, conduct trials to court, accept pleas of guilty, and impose sentences in misdemeanor, petty offense, and traffic offense matters;

Provides determination of motions relating to discovery and the mandatory disclosure requirements;

Deferred prosecution and deferred sentence proceedings in misdemeanor, petty offense, and traffic offense matters;

Misdemeanor and petty offense proceedings pertaining to wildlife, parks and outdoor recreation;

Proceedings pertaining to recreational facilities districts, control and licensing of dogs, campfires, and general regulations;

Proceedings with regard to petitions for name change;

Trials and hearings on motions pursuant to small claims statutory provisions and rules;

Civil trials to court and hearings on motions;

Proceedings involving preliminary or permanent injunctions;

Default hearings, entering judgments and conducting post-judgment proceedings;

Conducts some types of prison inmate litigation;

Proceedings involving temporary restraining orders;

Proceedings in traffic infraction matters;

Preside over all types of cases under the Children's Code including delinquency, dependency and neglect actions, adoptions, relinquishments, truancy and paternity and support proceedings.

Enforces orders in all proceedings by the use of contempt of court when appropriate.

Acts as a master, mediator or arbitrator.

Orders presentence investigations.

Sets cases for disposition, trial, or sentencing before a judge.

Issues arrest and search warrants.

Enters pleas of guilty deferred prosecution and deferred sentence.

Determines motions relating to disclosure and discovery.

Performs any or all of the duties that may be delegated to or performed by a probate registrar, magistrate, or clerk.

Accepts stipulated agreements to pay child support and voluntary acknowledgements of support liability.

Performs solemnization of marriages.

Provides advisements and sets bail in criminal and traffic cases.

Issues restraining orders.

Attends meetings and training as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This position requires administrative responsibility for the operation of a judicial division including supervisory accountability for division staff, volunteers, or interns. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a judicial division. Additional duties include scheduling and assigning work, training in all facets of a judicial division’s operation, quality control, decision impacting the pay, status and tenure of staff, conducting performance appraisals and providing input into and participating in discipline, hiring and dismissal of staff.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Graduation from an accredited law school; possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado. Applicants must have at least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney. For Magistrates hired to perform duties, exception to the experience qualification may apply in Class “C” or “D” counties as defined in Colorado State Statute 13-6-201 regarding Classification of Counties.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds .

Work Environment:

This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supplemental Information

The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.

Each district has an ADA Coordinator and Jury Commissioner. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for initiating the interactive process once an employee, court or probation services participant has made a request for reasonable accommodation and the Jury Commissioner is responsible for initiating the interactive process once a juror has made a request for a reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below:

https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers

Please note: Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

Employer

State of Colorado

Address

See the full announcement by clicking

the "Printer" icon located above the job title

Location varies by announcement, Colorado, --

Website

https://careers.colorado.gov/

Please verify your email addressVerify Email