Senior Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$134,933 - $172,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Denver City Attorney’s Office is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney to join the Employment & Labor Law Section. This position provides legal counsel to City officers and employees and represents the City in legal matters before administrative agencies and trial and appellate courts. The position may also provide lead work and guidance to junior attorneys. We are seeking a seasoned attorney with significant litigation experience and a strong background in labor relations, including advising on employment and traditional labor law matters. This position presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment, embraces challenges and enjoys having the opportunity to create new law. Senior attorneys are responsible for serving as lead counsel on some of the City’s most complex litigation and mentoring attorneys with less experience.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
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.
Skilled litigator but also enjoys a mix of advisory work
Works well in a team environment
Strong legal writer with excellent communication skills
Eager to venture into the city’s new and traditional collective bargaining landscapes
Passionate about working in public service.
Outcome- and results-oriented, ethical and fair
Good common sense, sound judgment
Capable of working on multiple lawsuits and a variety of other legal work at the same time.

Nice To Haves

At least seven (7) years of employment and/or labor law experience
Substantial experience in employment law issues that include advising clients on legal issues involving: Title VII, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA
Experience in public sector employment
Traditional labor experience preferred
Civil litigation experience preferred
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational and project management skills

Responsibilities

Representing the City and County of Denver as the employer in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, EEOC/CCRD charges, and other forums;
Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding federal, state and city laws, rules, etc., and other assignments, as needed.
Advising management on federal and state wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodations and other workplace issues.
Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for legal compliance.
Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal, state and local workplace issues, harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Negotiating and preparing settlement agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents as necessary.
Drafting and preparing memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
Conducting or assisting with legal research.
Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation, research and related activities.
As assigned by the City Attorney, preparing formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
All facets of traditional labor relations, including: Representing management in the formation of new collective bargaining units in the City, Providing legal advice to City managers and executives regarding union organizing, campaigns, card checks and neutrality agreements; Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings; and Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements.
Supports and implements the vision of the Section and the City Attorney’s Office as a whole, which includes facilitating and promoting integration of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness strategies into work and the work environment.
Ensures appropriate collaboration with Section leadership to achieve section, agency, or Mayoral priorities.
Open to new organizational structures, procedures, technology, and overall change.
Promotes teamwork and encourages regular communication between team members, Section leadership, and clients.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Great 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
1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date