Entry Level Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution and Code Enforcement

City & County of Denver, CO•Denver, CO

38d•Onsite

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. The City Attorney's Office is hiring an unlimited Entry Assistant City Attorney for the Prosecution and Code Enforcement (PACE) Section of the Department of Law. A Prosecution Entry Assistant City Attorney prosecutes a variety of ordinance violations that occur within the City and County of Denver. In addition to traditional prosecution, this position will be part of a dynamic prosecution team utilizing state of the art technology to help keep the Denver community safe. Additionally, PACE has a dynamic Neighborhood Prosecution Team that assists in resolving a variety of disputes to divert them from b coming traditional criminal cases. We seek an attorney with experience in criminal law with an understanding of municipal government law, a strong commitment to public service, and courtroom experience. PACE prosecutes municipal crimes and traffic offenses and help crime victims safely navigate the criminal justice system. We also provide Denver residents with tools to help prevent crimes and provide alternative resolutions to traditional prosecutions. We prosecute persons charged with municipal crimes including domestic violence, assault, shoplifting, trespassing, and traffic violations. We handle civil nuisance abatement cases and licensing violations. We help victims of crimes understand their rights and provide planning to help victims safely participate in the criminal justice process. Our neighborhood prosecution team helps neighborhood organizations address criminal activity. We manage mental health and drug and alcohol commitments.

Requirements

Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Law 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
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Nice To Haves

Significant experience handling criminal matters
Substantial experience in all phases of criminal litigation
Strong oral and written communication skills
A history of success working in a fast-paced demanding criminal litigation practice
Experience with domestic violence cases or victims
Willingness to work in a paperless environment
Commitment to working collaboratively with a team

Responsibilities

Under direction of a supervisor, evaluate and prepare cases for all stages of criminal prosecution
Work collaboratively with paralegals and victim advocates to ensure cases are properly prepared and decisions are victim-centric
Draft appropriate motions and respond to motions in a highly professional and timely manner
Draft and respond to appeals
Provide City agencies with legal advice
Represent City agencies during administrative hearings. Interpret policy, ordinances and charter requirements
Assist other attorneys working in specialized areas with research and related activities.
Provide agencies with formal legal opinions
Draft proposed ordinances

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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1st month of start date
Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
Free RTD Eco Pass

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