Job Description

Posting number: H18341

Department: Municipal Court

Division: Municipal Court

Job classification: PT Municipal Court Referee

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Community Services, Court Administration, Legal, Public Relations, Professional, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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

Examples of duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@ColoradoSprings.gov 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.

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