Prosecuting Attorney

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 12-month temporary special position that may be eligible for extension at the discretion of the City Attorney's Office. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. The Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office primarily handles the prosecution of criminal and traffic violations of the Colorado Springs City Code in municipal court. The Prosecution Division also handles licensing violations, certain civil enforcement actions, and has an advisory role for certain City departments. Our mission is to enhance public safety and to achieve justice through the effective prosecution of municipal offenses and enforcement of City Code. This position is a full-time position where you will gain extensive trial experience and have the opportunity to work with the other divisions of the City Attorney's Office in a dynamic environment that provides a good work/life balance. All attorneys are exempt and at-will to the City Attorney.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school
• Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing upon hire
• Knowledge of the basic principles of law and criminal procedure
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Municipal Court Rules, Rules of Criminal Procedure, and state statutes regarding municipal courts, criminal law, and traffic enforcement violations
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Evidence
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent
• Ability to utilize knowledge of municipal procedures, organizational frameworks, administrative policies, trial procedures, etc., to carry out assigned duties
• Ability to effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept
• Ability to conduct legal research and write briefs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the public
• Ability to work as a successful member of a team of attorneys representing the City in all its many functions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with trials, administrative proceedings, and/or appellate practice

Responsibilities

• Serve as a criminal trial attorney in the Prosecution Division which requires: Reviewing, analyzing, and preparing criminal cases for prosecution, hearings, or trial
• Ensuring discovery is provided and due process has been followed in individual cases
• Engaging in plea negotiations with defendants or their attorneys during pretrial conferences
• Drafting plea agreements and appearing in plea or sentencing hearings
• Conducting research and writing motions to the court
• Conducting hearings in court including motions hearings, revocation hearings, jury orders hearings, and others
• Conducting court trials and jury trials
• Researching legal principals and case law pertinent to trials, appeals, or other legal issues
• Engaging in appellate practice including researching and writing briefs, responses and other necessary pleadings
• Work with law enforcement agencies including the Colorado Springs Police Department, Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement, Humane Society Officers, and Parking among others
• Prosecute or defend licensing decisions in administrative actions for City departments including the City Clerk’s Office and City Utilities
• Represent the City in certain civil actions in municipal court like public nuisance actions
• Provide direct legal services on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City of Colorado Springs
• Engage in other legal work to represent the City of Colorado Springs in coordination with other divisions in the City Attorney’s office.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Accredited pay equity employer
• Starting pay within the posted hiring range based on years of experience and education
• Good work/life balance
• Additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level