Colorado Judicial Branch
Careers
Mission, Vision, and Values
THE MISSION
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to Justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together, our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
THE VISION
The Colorado Judicial Department is a trusted and transparent leader in the pursuit of justice across the state, serving our communities with integrity, and providing fair and equitable access to the judicial process. We are committed to empowering our employees through open communication, fostering a community of trust in a supportive and innovative workplace.
VALUES
To act with:
Integrity - To be trustworthy, diligent, and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of excellence in service.
Fairness - To be impartial and respectful in our actions, procedures, decisions, and treatment of all.
Transparency - To provide visibility on how decisions are made to stakeholders both inside and outside of the Department through regular and clear communication
To be:
Inclusive - An organization that is compassionate and accessible to the public, and that provides our employees with safe and equitable working environments.
Collaborative - An organization that works with our partners and prioritizes operating with a cooperative mindset to achieve Department goals.
Innovative - An organization that is designed to be flexible and creative to meet the ever-changing needs of the public and our employees.
Career Openings
Judge Opportunities
Interpreter Openings
Volunteer Opportunities
Job Descriptions
FAQ
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%.