Entry Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $95,000 - $114,790 • Hybrid

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $114,790.00 based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 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 and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. During your onsite days you will work at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202. Office hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM. What You’ll Do Municipal Operations provides full service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, environmental regulation and compliance, procurement, government contracting, sales and property tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, real estate, land use and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs. The Denver City's 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. Clients include the Mayor; the Auditor; the Clerk and Recorder; City Council; and all city agencies, departments, offices, boards, commissions and authorities. The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment in which every person has the opportunity to achieve the highest professional and personal development and is accorded the highest degree of dignity and respect. We currently seek an attorney interested in practicing in some of the following areas: finance law, public utilities, sales and property tax, real estate, elections and campaign finance, affordable housing, and government contracting. The candidate selected will be responsible for assisting City agencies with negotiating agreements related to municipal operations of the City and advising City agencies and officials. The complete job specification is Assistant City Attorney - Entry

Requirements

• Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• License/Certifications: 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
• Required Documents To be considered for an interview, you must attach the following: Resume Cover letter addressing your experience and interest
• Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience/knowledge in Public Financing, Property Tax, Government contracting and Municipal law experience.
• A strong commitment to public service
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills’ Strong problem-solving skills
• Preferred experience must be demonstrated on application/resume.

Responsibilities

• Advising and counseling City officials and agencies regarding the government contracting, general municipal law, public finance including tax and bankruptcy, representing the City in front of the Public Utilities Commission and other related topics
• Negotiating transactions and drafting contracts
• Drafting and interpreting City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements
• Performs routine legal research and assists with research of more complex legal problems, under the supervision of a higher-level attorney.
• Assists attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation support, research, and related activities.
• Assists in drafting memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

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 and 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree