Per Diem Municipal Court Referee (PT Municipal Court Referee)

City of Colorado Springs

2 days ago

Salary: $32k – $55k/hr
Location: Municipal Court - City of Colorado Springs, CO, CO
Education: High School
Closing date: Today
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

Per Diem Municipal Court Referee

About the Job: Appointed by the Presiding Judge, the Municipal Court Referee plays a vital role in supporting the Municipal Court by presiding over a variety of administrative/quasi-judicial hearings and ensuring fair, consistent application of the law. In this position, you will help maintain the integrity of court processes by reviewing relevant ordinances, applying established rules, and accurately documenting case outcomes. This role requires strong judgement, professionalism, and the ability to manage complex or sensitive matters with fairness and clarity.

All rights, duties, and authorities granted to the Office of Municipal Court Referee are established through Article 5 (Municipal Court Referee), Chapter 11 (Municipal Court) of the Code of the City of Colorado Springs 2001, as amended.

Work Schedule: On-call. Hours will be scheduled as needed by the Court.

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As a Per Diem Court Referee, you will:

Preside over hearings including appeals of notices/orders issued by Code Enforcement, post-tow matters/waiver of impound fees, hearings where trial findings may include assessment of penalty fines, and contested photo enforcement identification complaints
Review and apply appropriate ordinance, rules, and orders while documenting and filing appropriate paperwork both in writing and electronically into the court's case management system
Perform other duties as assigned
Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Proficiency with modern office technology and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of Due Process requirements and familiarity with case processing
The ability to work effectively in a team, maintain strong working relationships, and consistently provide exceptional customer service
Independent thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement, and the ability to perform well under pressure
The ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations with professionalism
The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

A high school diploma or GED supplemented by specialized training in accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, or a related field
One year of judicial, quasi-judicial, and/or code enforcement experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Familiarity with court operations
An interest in resolving matters related to violations of City Code

Please contact Shereen Ross at [email protected] with any questions about this position.

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI’s criminal history records.

Skills

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