Attorney/Senior Attorney - Litigation

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is hiring an Attorney or Senior Attorney, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, to provide legal services in the Litigation/Employment Division of the City Attorney’s Office on behalf of the City and its enterprises. The position is posted continuously until filled and may close without prior notice. It is subject to budget-required furloughs during calendar year 2026. The role is exempt and at-will to the City Attorney.

The attorney will litigate a variety of civil state court and contract cases, as well as federal court cases, from inception through trial and appeal. The position also advises, reviews, consults on, and represents the City in employment matters, including helping clients comply with local, state, and federal law. The attorney may assist other City Attorney’s Office divisions and provide legal advice to City staff, respond to public-records requests, communicate with the public, and perform other assigned tasks.

The position reports directly to the Litigation/Employment Division Chief, who reports to the Deputy City Attorney. Applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar in good standing by the start date and hold a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law from an ABA-accredited law school. The Attorney level requires four years of relevant experience; the Senior Attorney level requires seven years. Fingerprinting for an FBI criminal-history check is part of the background-check process. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a recent writing sample meeting the stated limitations.

Requirements

• Attorney level: four years of experience in a combination of general civil litigation, employment-law advising and/or litigation, criminal trial/litigation, or other relevant experience.
• Senior Attorney level: seven years of experience in a combination of general civil litigation, employment-law advising and/or litigation, criminal trial/litigation, or other relevant experience.
• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing by the start date.
• Knowledge of substantive law and ability to handle discovery and e-discovery matters in state and federal court.
• Ability to use an electronic case management system.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent in federal and state court.
• Ability to handle litigation through trial and subsequent appeals in state and federal appellate courts.
• Ability to handle employment matters through internal and external administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals.
• Computer proficiency; superior oral and written communication skills, with emphasis on advocacy; superior research, interpersonal, and collaboration skills; and ability to work effectively as part of a team of attorneys.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the City does not sponsor work visas.
• Must complete fingerprinting for an FBI criminal-history records check.

Nice To Haves

• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
• Experience representing local governments in civil actions in state and federal court.
• Appellate and trial experience in state and federal court.
• Significant motions practice experience.
• Experience with construction litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services in the Litigation/Employment Division of the City Attorney’s Office on behalf of the City and its enterprises.
• Litigate civil state court and contract cases, as well as federal court cases, from inception through trial and appeal.
• Provide legal advice, review, consultation, and representation on employment matters, including assisting clients with compliance with local, state, and federal law.
• Assist with related legal matters for other divisions of the City Attorney’s Office when requested.
• Provide formal and informal legal advice to City staff concerning City or enterprise legal issues.
• Respond to requests for public records.
• Communicate with the public and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Handle discovery and e-discovery matters in state and federal court, use an electronic case management system, and handle employment matters through administrative proceedings, litigation, and appeals.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available depending on position, assignment, and specific duties, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead pay, special-assignment pay, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive pay, holiday premium, proficiency pay, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree