Assistant City Attorney Civil
City of Aurora•Aurora, CO
•$101,437 - $126,796•Hybrid
About The Position
As an Assistant Attorney, you will utilize your knowledge and abilities obtained through law school education and municipal, governmental or private experience to conduct research, and draft legal documents through the Civil Division of the City Attorney's Office. Applicants must be licensed to practice by the Colorado Supreme Court and be in good standing.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- A demonstrated interest in labor and employment law
- Must be licensed to practice law by the Colorado Supreme Court and be in good standing.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of law, the ability to conduct legal research, and write briefs
- Desire to develop a thorough knowledge of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as pertinent to city government and the Aurora Municipal Code
- Skill in legal research
- Teamwork, professionalism, positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skill in the use of windows-based programs
- Strong customer service skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of human behavior, and ability to effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Nice To Haves
- Experience in labor and/or employment law
- Experience in advising clients on legal compliance
- Experience conducting trials or evidentiary hearings
Responsibilities
- Advises and consults with City staff on legal matters; determining the nature of legal problems, and offers counsel based on legal expertise, experience, and interpretation of relevant law, particularly focused on employment law
- Drafts City Code provisions, legal opinions, ordinances, and resolutions for review by the City Attorney
- Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council
- Performs a wide variety of legal projects for the City Attorney’s Office
- Provides direct legal service on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City
- Provides legal counsel to various Boards and Commissions
- Represents City staff or the City Attorney’s office in court, at administrative hearings, before the Career Service and the Civil Service Commissions in employment-related matters, unemployment matters, and at conferences
- Researches legal casework pertinent to ongoing legal matters
- Reviews contracts for compliance with City code and other applicable laws and precedents
- Drafts and reviews contracts, severance agreements, employee discipline letters, and employee policies to ensure legal compliance
- Develops and delivers training programs to educate city staff and managers on employment law compliance
- Searches for, reads, and analyzes legal newsletters, journals, ordinances, books, and case notes pertinent to on-going legal matters
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
