Associate Assistant City Attorney - Employment & Labor Law

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $109,134 - $144,603 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Denver City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with over 230 attorneys and staff members comprised of paralegals, victim advocates, and other support and supervisory staff members. It may have the most diverse practice of any law firm in Colorado since Denver is a home rule city and county. Clients include the Mayor, City Council, all other elected and appointed officials, all city agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and employees. The Denver City Attorney’s Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts, we strive to respect and honor differences, create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose for sharing our talents, skills, and creativity with each other. We are committed to removing barriers and providing opportunities. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate these core operating principles. The Denver City Attorney’s Office seeks an Associate Assistant City Attorney for the Employment & Labor Law Section. An Associate Assistant City Attorney provides legal counsel to City officers and employees, and representation in the defense of legal cases before administrative agencies and trial and appellate courts. This position may also perform lead work over junior attorneys. We are seeking a seasoned attorney with significant litigation experience as well as experience in the field of labor relations advising on employment and traditional labor law matters.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree
• Two (2) years of experience as an attorney at law
• 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 Colorado Supreme Court 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.
• Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years of employment law experience
• Experience in employment law issues that include advising clients on legal issues involving: Title VII FMLA ADA ADEA FLSA
• Experience in public sector employment
• Employment and/or general civil litigation experience
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Litigation experience
• Mix of advisory work
• Works well in a team environment
• Strong legal writer with excellent communication skills
• Eager to venture into the city’s new and traditional collective bargaining landscapes
• Passionate about working in public service
• Outcome- and results-oriented
• Ethical and fair
• Good common sense
• Sound judgment
• Capable of working on multiple lawsuits and a variety of other legal work at the same time

Responsibilities

• Representing the City and County of Denver as the employer in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, EEOC/CCRD charges, and other forums
• Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding federal, state and city laws, rules, etc., and other assignments, as needed
• Advising management on federal and state wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodations and other workplace issues
• Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for legal compliance
• Conducting management training regarding federal, state and local workplace issues, harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• Negotiating and preparing settlement agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents as necessary
• Drafting and preparing memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings
• Conducting or assisting with legal research
• Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation, research and related activities
• As assigned by the City Attorney, preparing formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• Supports and implements the vision of the Section and the City Attorney’s Office as a whole, which includes facilitating and promoting integration of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness strategies into work and the work environment
• Ensures appropriate collaboration with Section leadership to achieve section, agency, or Mayoral priorities
• Open to new organizational structures, procedures, technology, and overall change
• Promotes teamwork and encourages regular communication between team members, Section leadership, and clients

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 wellness day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level