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Litigation - General Attorney in Thornton, CO

City of Thornton Jul 22,2017 Jul 10,2017 Location Thornton CO
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

$78-$78/ hour

Min 5 yrs required

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Part-time Temporary Associate Judge The candidate will provide judicial functions for the Municipal Court, a home rule court of record, through adjudication of traffic, criminal, parking and other municipal code violations. Conduct hearings on motions, trials to the court, jury trials and other requisite judicial duties when the Presiding Judge is unavailable or in instances of judicial disqualification. Provide coverage on a temporary and as needed basis. Provides judicial services consistent with the United States and Colorado Constitutions, Colorado State law, the Charter and ordinances of the City of Thornton and the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct. Adjudicates criminal, traffic and non-traffic municipal ordinance violations for both adults and juveniles. Conducts hearings required to adjudicate cases including but not limited to arraignments, motions, pre-trial hearings and trials. Addresses cases and applies laws. Reviews arrest affidavits and determines probable cause; issues search warrants for municipal matters when appropriate. Must have JD degree from an accredited law school. Must be registered Electors of the State of Colorado and at least twenty-five (25) years of age. Must have 5+ years of litigation and/or judicial experience; Demonstrable knowledge of, and the ability to apply the Colorado Rules of Evidence, the Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Colorado Rules of Municipal procedure, and the general ordinance, statutory and case law in Colorado preferred. Must be licensed (in good standing) to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado (must remain in good standing). Application deadline: July 31, 2017.

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