Chief of Staff to Chief Judge COA

Advises the Chief Judge on policy matters and keeps the Chief Judge Regularly informed of issues affecting the Court of Appeals.

Serves as a member of the Chief Judge’s Executive Committee with the Clerk of Court/Court Executive, Chief Staff Attorney, and Deputy Chief Judge.

Acts as a liaison between the Chief Judge, other chambers, other courts, and state court administrator divisions in the Colorado Judicial Department.

Attends various meetings and conferences with the Chief Judge or on behalf of the Chief Judge.

Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting Court of Appeals operations, policies and administration and makes recommendations for changes.

Provides research on national appellate court trends and innovations to inform policy and process changes.

Serves as a member of various committees, working groups, including SCAO standing committees as a representative for the Chief Judge.

Provides the Chief Judge support on the Supreme Court’s Appellate Rules Committee.

Assists the Chief Judge with the development of court divisions and oral argument calendars.

Oversees and manages the law clerk training program at the Court of Appeals, serving as a resource for appellate law clerks.

Develops and maintains the appellate law clerk manual, including any modifications that arise throughout the year.

Coordinates and manages court-wide training or speakers for Court of Appeals personnel.

Collaborates with Judges, the Reporter of Decisions, and the clerk’s office to develop and maintain the court’s opinion announcement process.

Provides assistance to the Court of Appeals senior judges.

Drafts legal memoranda, orders, and opinions for cases assigned/routed to the Chief Judge on an as necessary basis.

Manages the Chief Judge’s chambers and supervises its staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.