Deputy Town Attorney (81231)

TOWN OF ERIE•Erie, CO

6d•$190,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Erie is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Deputy Town Attorney to play a key role in a newly established in-house legal department. Working closely with the Town Attorney, this position provides advanced legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Manager, and departments across the organization on a wide range of complex municipal matters. The Deputy Town Attorney will handle sophisticated legal issues including construction and other contracts, real property, zoning and land use, liquor licensing, taxation, election law, open records, municipal code drafting and interpretation, consultation law, governmental liability and immunity, human resources, and law enforcement. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned municipal attorney who thrives on variety, values public service, and is energized by helping shape a growing legal team and dynamic community. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and TRUE Erie values. We encourage you to review our Deputy Town Attorney recruiting flyer for additional information about our community, job summary and timeline/next steps for this posting.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Minimum of 8 years increasingly responsible experience in the practice and application of municipal or local government law, preferably in Colorado.
Strong knowledge of Colorado state laws governing municipalities.
The Deputy Town Attorney shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in good standing in the State of Colorado.
If the Deputy Town Attorney will be driving, the Town will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in one or more of the following legal areas: Construction Land use/real estate Employment law Licensing Elections Finance
Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to a non-legal audience
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and confidently
Excellent legal research and analytical skills are necessary to interpret statutes, precedents, and regulations
Adept at managing situations that require diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-departmental legal initiatives or policy development.
Understanding of open meeting laws, public records acts, and ethics regulations.

Responsibilities

Provides staff assistance to the Town Attorney and special legal counsel retained by the Town Attorney.
Provides legal advice to Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town departments.
Represents the Town in administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings.
In the absence of the Town Attorney acts on their behalf with Council and staff support.
Works in partnership with other employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services.
Confers with staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel as needed regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures.
Attends Town Council meetings, Town executive leadership meetings, board and commission meetings, and other applicable meetings, as directed or in place of Town Attorney, to advise on legal concerns and matters.
Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements.
Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Town ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
Manages workload and ensures that responsibilities comply with the Town Charter, Erie Municipal Code, Town policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable Town policy, and applicable state and federal regulations.
The Deputy Town Attorney shall at all times comply with applicable law and the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Erie and Colorado.
Monitor legal trends and developments affecting the Town and recommend appropriate policy changes.
Responds to resident inquiries concerning various legal issues as they relate to the Town.
May work extended hours due to litigation or participation in evening meetings as assigned.
May be assigned to supervise staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Town Attorney.

Benefits

Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment
457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations
Pet Insurance
Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!