Assistant City Attorney I - Part Time

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Assistant City Attorney primarily prosecutes cases in Municipal Court and to perform such extra duties and responsibilities assigned by the City Attorney, including providing legal representation and advice to the City, City Council, City boards and commissions, and City staff. The salary range for this position is $49.61 - $69.45 per hour, with a hiring range of $49.61 - $59.53 , depending on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time position, working 20 hours per week. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, January 5, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. We are seeking a hungry, humble and smart attorney to join our team to assist primarily with Municipal Court prosecution with the possibility of additional non-prosecution assignments for other City departments and functions. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

Education: Required: A Law Degree (LD) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
Experience: Required: 1 year experience in criminal and/or administrative prosecution.
Certifications: Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado and be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
Must possess the ability to make sound judgments and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with co-workers, the Municipal Judge, City Council, defendants and their attorneys, and the general public.
Must possess a good working knowledge of Colorado Municipal Court Rules and the Colorado Rules of Evidence.
General knowledge of the law.
General knowledge of City organization and operations.
Skilled in legal writing and research.
Ability to participate in team problem solving.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and to do on-line legal research.
Ability to work independently in protecting the legal interests of the City and in supporting the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney.
Ability to perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest.
Exercise appropriate judgment, often under pressure, consistent with the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility attending the position.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, co-workers and the public, and deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously and tactfully.

Nice To Haves

Experience in any other areas of municipal law.

Responsibilities

Prosecutes cases in Municipal Court, which includes meeting with defendants and their attorneys; meeting with police officers, code enforcement officials, witnesses and victims; responding to written motions of defendants; processing and preparing cases for trial; presenting cases in jury trials and trials to the court; researching the law.
Interprets federal, state and local laws, rulings and regulations.
Provides legal advice to City Council, City departments and officials, and various City boards and commissions.
Prepares contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
Reviews City contracts and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and potential legal implications.
Identifies potential and actual legal issues raised by City policies and practices and recommends actions to address such issues.
Performs legal research, write briefs, memorandum and opinions of law for the City Attorney, City Council, City boards and commissions, City staff, and in conjunction with litigation activities.
Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility.
Regularly drafts motions, proposed orders, and other court documents.
Represents the City in prosecuting Municipal Code violations.
Attend meetings of boards and commissions as assigned.
Keeps the City Attorney, or a direct supervisor, regularly informed of matters being handled as required by the City Attorney.
Performs such other duties as are assigned or required by the City Attorney.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program