Entry Assistant City Attorney - Litigation
About The Position
The Denver City Attorney’s Office is seeking an entry-level Assistant City Attorney for the Civil Litigation Section of the Department of Law. The attorney will provide legal counsel to City officials and employees and represent the City in the defense of civil lawsuits in trial and appellate courts. The section handles personal injury and property damage claims, as well as tort, civil rights, and constitutional claims brought against City agencies, employees, and officials. Attorneys in the unit regularly appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts. The position is based at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building and also involves work at the City and County Building, Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse, and Downtown Detention Center. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but workdays may be longer depending on court and case needs. The City and County of Denver has more than 11,000 team members. The City Attorney’s Office has more than 250 individuals and serves as chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and City agencies. Its work includes litigation, ordinance prosecution, victim support, investigations, transactional and regulatory advice, employment matters, and guidance on local, state, and federal law.
Requirements
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Law degree.
- At least one year of experience in state and/or federal court litigation, including personal injury, property damage, tort, civil rights, or constitutional claims.
- Strong research, written advocacy, and oral advocacy skills.
- Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire, or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4, and 205.6.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in civil litigation is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cases for litigation and represent the City in those proceedings.
- Provide legal advice to City officials and employees.
- Conduct legal research and assist with research on more complex legal issues under the supervision of more experienced attorneys.
- Assist attorneys in specialized areas with litigation, research, and related activities.
- Draft motions, briefs, and pleadings.
- Draft and respond to discovery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
- 457B Retirement Plan.
- 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
- 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and one volunteer day per year.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within the first month of the start date.
- Care Bank: eight weeks of paid family leave after passing the probation period.
- Free RTD Eco Pass.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
