Assistant City Attorney I

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant City Attorney I provides legal representation and advice to the City, City Council, City boards and commissions, and City staff; and performs additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the City Attorney. The salary range for this position is $103,189.63 - $144,465.57 annually with a hiring range of $103,189.63 - $123,827.60, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. M.S.T. A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
3 Years experience in municipal law and/or related areas such as land use, real estate, sales and use tax, elections, civil litigation and/or other local government law.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado and be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court or in good standing in home state and be eligible for, and have applied for, admission by motion.
General knowledge of the law.
Specific knowledge of municipal law, other local government law, real property law, land use law, employment law, utility law or similar areas relevant to a municipal practice.
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.

Responsibilities

May attend City Council meetings and City management team meetings for the City Attorney as needed.
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.
Represents the City in negotiations and in administrative and court proceedings.
Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility.
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.
Must keep the City Attorney regularly informed of matters being handled as required.
As assigned or required, prosecutes municipal court cases and gives related law enforcement advice.
Attend meetings of boards and commissions as assigned.
Performs such other duties as are assigned or required by the City Attorney.

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