Courtesy Posting: Executive Director, Colorado Commission On Judicial Discipline JOB CODE EU00426 LOCATION Denver / Denver County DEPARTMENT Other POSTED 28-Mar-2024 CLOSES 27-Apr-2024 POSITION INFORMATION ***This is a courtesy posting for the Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline*** Monthly Salary: $16,084.00 Click here for information on employee benefits. MISSION STATEMENT The Commission is accepting applications from attorneys in good standing in the state of Colorado to serve as Executive Director. The Commission’s office is located in the Ralph Carr Judicial Center. The Commission is charged with assessing allegations of misconduct by the judges of the state courts of Colorado, including judges of County and District Courts, judges of the Court of Appeals, and justices of the Supreme Court. The Commission is a constitutional body created in Article VI, Section 23(3) of the Colorado Constitution. The Commission evaluates and addresses allegations that a judge’s conduct violates the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct (the “Code”). Operations of the Commission are funded by a portion of the annual license fees paid by Colorado attorneys and judges to the Supreme Court which are administered by the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. The Commission is an independent agency that oversees compliance with the Code. STATEMENT OF DUTIES The Executive Director is responsible for the management of the Commission’s office, including the employment of staff, responding to the public, support of the Commission’s website, the maintenance of files in accordance with appropriate record retention and confidentiality policies, preparation and management of its budget, judicial education outreach, the investigation of allegations of misconduct, arrangements for the bi-monthly meetings of the Commission, and the efficient coordination and support of actions taken by the members of the Commission. The Executive Director also provides education to the public and the judiciary about the Commission. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated good judgment and discernment in previous positions. The Executive Director is required to develop a timely and responsive initial review of Requests for Evaluation of Judicial Conduct to determine whether the allegations are within the jurisdiction of the Commission and whether there is a reasonable basis for the Commission to commence disciplinary proceedings. The Executive Director provides each complainant with a written response, explaining either that there are no plausible grounds for commencing disciplinary proceedings or that the Request for Evaluation has been referred to the members of the Commission as a complaint. The Executive Director conducts a preliminary investigation of the allegations; assembles and distributes information about the complaint to the members of the Commission for their consideration; and provides each complainant with a written explanation of the status of the complaint and the Commission’s decisions. The Executive Director is required to take appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of the Commission’s proceedings in accordance with the Colorado Constitution and Colorado Rules of Judicial Discipline (“Colo. RJD”) 6.5. The Executive Director shall attend and participate in the meetings and other activities of national organizations which focus on judicial ethics and judicial discipline. The Executive Director is a full-time position. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS How to Apply: Please submit your resume, at least 3 references, and a cover letter to the Commission through employmentapp@jd.state.co.us. Reports To: This position is appointed by the Commission on Judicial Discipline under Colo. RJD 2(j), 3(d). The Executive Director reports to the members of the Commission and manages the operations of the Commission in accordance with Article VI, Section 23, of the Colorado Constitution and the Colo. RJD. The Executive Director also helps the Commission prepare an annual report to the public of the Commission’s activities. The employment policies of the Colorado Judicial Branch apply to the conduct of the Executive Director, in addition to the provisions of Colo. RJD. This is an at-will position, subject to appointment, renewal, and termination on such terms as may be determined by the Commission. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Executive Director handles the administrative and budgeting support for the Commission as discussed above. The Executive Director interacts extensively with members of the public in relation to requests for evaluation of potential judicial misconduct and must have outstanding interpersonal communication skills and positively represent the work of the Commission. The position involves substantial writing obligations to be executed in a clear and concise manner, analyzing potential misconduct claims and explaining those analyses to a professional and lay audience. The position requires objectivity to allow the Commission to make its determinations and effectively build consensus, when possible. The position requires an unbiased commitment to efficient disposition of all matters before the Commission, emphasizing transparent communication to the Commission. The Executive Director is also the primary point of contact for the Commission with other state entities such as the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, the State Court Administrator’s Office, the Office of the Attorney General, the Judicial Department, and others. The position must cultivate and maintain trusted professional relationships with these entities and must represent the Commission with discretion and professionalism. Preference will be given to candidates with an established reputation within the Judicial Branch of good judgment, an ability to consider other perspectives, and an ability to build relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimal Educational / Professional Qualifications: A candidate for this position should be a graduate of an accredited law school, have been admitted to practice in Colorado for a minimum of ten years, have no disciplinary history of their law license or other licenses held in Colorado or other states, and have extensive experience with the courts and/or the administrative functions of the judicial branch to understand and oversee the compliance of judges with the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct. Specialized Knowledge: The successful candidate will have strong legal analysis and writing skills, oral communication skills, an understanding of and experience with the operations of courts, capacity for detail work, administrative and organizational skills, budgeting skills, basic technology skills, and the ability to work in relative isolation. Preferred qualifications: While not required, knowledge of the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct and the Colorado Rules of Judicial Discipline is preferred. Prior experience working for or with a professional regulatory or oversight entity will be valued. Applicants with experience addressing or litigating a variety of types of matters in courts (preferably in Colorado state courts) and addressing personnel and employment issues as well as handling personnel or other factual investigations are preferred. Experience managing confidentiality requirements for information and files is preferred. Prior experience working with self-represented litigants or analogous customer service experience is also preferred. Conflict de-escalation experience as well as press relations experience are also valued.

Courtesy Posting: Executive Director, Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline

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