9/13/24 Update re: Notice of Closure of Conejos County Courthouse

When you join the Judicial Branch, you will gain valuable experience with one of the top judicial systems in the nation. The Judicial Branch allows employees to work with creativity in a unique culture defined by ethics, where execution excellence and high performance are rewarded.

Work / Life Balance

In a recent employee survey an overwhelming majority of our employees ranked “sufficient work/life balance” as the #1 benefit of their job. Additionally, Judicial Branch employees take great pride in serving an organization that provides high-quality services to Colorado residents. Providing a positive work environment and culture with a competitive total rewards compensation package, the Colorado Judicial Branch is the solid career opportunity for which you have been seeking!

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“Working for a prestigious, ethical and progressive public organization appealed to me. The Colorado Judicial Branch offers opportunities to make a difference and to grow in my career professionally and personally each day.”

- Management Analyst
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“In my workplace, the environment is fast-paced and challenging. My position is important for the maintenance of court cases across several courtrooms. Each day I make a difference, and I am proud to work for one of the best employers in town.”

- Court Judicial Assistant

Who We Look For

As a premier state government agency, the Colorado Judicial Branch continually recruits ambitious individuals to become future leaders. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in making the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado. In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.

Working For The Judicial Branch

Employment opportunities exist across 64 counties and 22 judicial districts of Colorado. Employees receive 10 paid holidays during the fiscal year and an average of 40 hours of training per year. Training opportunities include leadership and profession-specific trainings. Employees are promoted approximately 78% of the time when internal promotion opportunities exist, and the average tenure of Judicial Branch employees is approximately 10 years, which is almost twice the national average. Annual turnover across the organization is only 6%.

“I’m proud to work for the Colorado Judicial Branch; I love the work/life balance that’s offered to me.”

- Administrative Specialist

Our Benefits

  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance
  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (State-paid benefit) 
  • Optional Life Insurance 
  • Short-term Disability (State-paid benefit) 
  • Long-term Disability 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • Health Savings Accounts 
  • Several Retirement (and supplemental) options 
  • Colorado State Employees’ Credit Union 
  • Generous Paid Time Off 
  • Eleven Paid Holidays 
  • Extended Sick Leave 
  • Worker’s Compensation 
  • Colorado State Employee’s Assistance Plan 

Employee Discount Program: For detailed Information visit Colorado’s page on Benefits.

“Helping others is a strong desire of mine, and serving the community through offender supervision is a profession I have enjoyed. My coworkers and supervisor make the Judicial Branch an enjoyable and respected place to build my career.”

- Probation Officer