Deputy Town Attorney

Town of Castle Rock•Castle Rock, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is set to close Friday, May 1st, 2026, EOB. The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes: The opportunity to make a difference in our community Career Advancement Programs Employee well-being program Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from accredited U.S. law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
Must be an attorney at law admitted to practice in Colorado and in good standing of the Bar of the State of Colorado.
At least ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney, with at least five (5) years of experience in municipal law or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Working knowledge of all aspects of the department responsibilities.
Advanced knowledge of Colorado municipal law.
Advanced knowledge and familiarity with the principles and practices of municipal, state, federal and constitutional law.
Advanced levels of judgment and perspective regarding the Town’s goals and objectives.
Ability to independently produce logical and persuasive legal analysis to a variety of clients.
Ability to independently identify and analyze applicable legal principles that must be considered in achieving the desired organizational outcome.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide variety of Town officials, department heads, and employees.
Ability to negotiate resolutions to legal disputes.
Ability to independently analyze and interpret local, state and federal code and statutes.
Ability to draft legal documents and write code that unambiguously reflects the intended content and purpose.
Working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Advanced knowledge of sources, principles, methods and practices utilized in legal research.
Advanced knowledge of the ordinances, codes, policies, procedures, practices and operations of the Town.
Familiarity with working in a client-focused environment with the ability to perform effectively under tight time constraints.
Advanced specialized knowledge and expertise in designated areas of practice within the department such as land use, public safety, water, municipal finance, employment, and contract law.
Ability to attend evening meetings.
Sedentary work for long periods of time
Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

Provides legal advice and representation in a client-focused manner to Town departments, Town Council, Town officials, and various boards and commissions, as assigned.
Works in partnership with employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services.
Provides assistance with regard to special legal counsel retained by the Town Attorney.
Supervises assigned staff, including training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and administrating corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.
Performs and manages complex legal research and analysis independently.
Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions.
At an advanced level, handles highly complex policy issues.
Identifies legal issues raised by Town policies and operations and recommends appropriate course of action to accomplish organizational objectives within applicable legal constraints.
Drafts, reviews and approves ordinances, municipal code provisions, resolutions and other documents of legal significance.
Drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts and legal agreements.
Confers with Town staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel, as needed, regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures.
Advises applicable Town administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements.
Apprises Town officials on changes and developments in statutory and judicial law affecting Town Charter, Castle Rock Municipal Code, Town policies and operations.
Manages, monitors and advises on litigation handled by outside counsel.
Attends meetings of Town Council and various boards and commissions when necessary to advise on legal matters, including adjudicative proceedings.
Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Castle Rock.
Represents the Town at various hearings and proceedings and associated negotiations.
Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with application Town policy, and applicable to state and federal regulations.
Acts as Town Attorney in his/her absence.
May be assigned to areas requiring specialized expertise and knowledge such as land use, public safety, water, municipal finance, employment, and contract law.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.