Relief Judge

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Location:

14999 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado .

• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Customer Service

• 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.

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $93.57 per hour (Part‑Time On‑Call Non‑Benefited Position).

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

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

• Judge sit full‑time as trial judges, enforcing the Aurora City Code of Ordinances and adjudicating traffic, criminal, zoning, and other code violations.
• Follow the rules of procedure enacted by the Council upon recommendation of the Presiding Judge.
• Preside over arraignments, bond determinations, hearings, pre‑trial dispositions, and trials.
• Enter orders for the consequences of proven violations of criminal, traffic, zoning, animal, or other ordinances to ensure city safety and justice for victims of crime.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Juris Doctorate.

• At least 5 years of litigation and/or judicial experience, preferably in criminal law or municipal court experience.
• Knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Evidence, Colorado Rule of Municipal Procedure, and ability to abide by the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct.

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

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

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal court judges, Mayor and City Council, judicial department staff, and senior management throughout the city.

• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado.

• Essential personnel: may be required to work during local emergencies or disasters declared by the city.
• Physical demands:
  Sedentary work, lift a maximum of 10 pounds, occasional lifting, carrying, walking, standing; clear vision, speech communication, hearing.
• Work environment:
  Primarily courtroom with restricted movement during sessions.
• Equipment used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computers; may require use of personal vehicle, cell phone, or tools.

City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. Statistical information will not be used to discriminate against any individual on the basis of sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, military status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic, unless required by a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

All applicants selected for employment must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety‑sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists.