Senior Government Defense Litigation Attorney

City & County of Denver • Denver, CO

105d • $131,770 - $177,890

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 Denver City 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 since Denver is a home rule city and county. Clients include the Mayor, City Council, all other elected and appointed officials, all city agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and employees. The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts, we strive to respect and honor differences, create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose for sharing our talents, skills, and creativity with each other. We are committed to removing barriers and providing opportunities.

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.

Nice To Haves

• At least seven (7) years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling litigation involving public entities.
• Experience in civil rights law and/or tort litigation.
• Experience with large document production projects and eDiscovery compliance.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

• Readily identifies issues and finds creative solutions for areas of improvement while working collaboratively with the Section Director and Assistant Directors, other sections of the City Attorney's Office, and various city departments and agencies.
• Conducts appropriate legal research and produces concise, coherent, comprehensive, and well-reasoned work with an emphasis on attention to detail.
• Willingness and experience sufficient to assume the lead counsel role on a variety of lawsuits, including high-profile, complex civil rights lawsuits.
• Provides excellent client service, including representing departments and agencies, officers, and employees in lawsuits in Colorado state and federal courts.
• Coaches and mentors attorneys with less experience in litigation, research, and related activities.
• Provides guidance and legal opinions to various departments and agencies concerning issues identified in litigation.
• Supports and implements the vision of the Section and the City Attorney's Office as a whole, includes facilitating and promoting integration of diversity, equality, 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.

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: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees