Assistant Municipal Attorney: Open Meetings & Real Estate

City of Lakewood, CO; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakewood, CO seeks an Assistant City Attorney to provide legal support to City departments under the supervision of the City Attorney and senior staff of the City Attorney’s Office. The role involves legal research across municipal areas, including real estate, technology, law enforcement, economic development, contracts, and regulatory matters, with drafting of memoranda and opinions.

It requires sound judgment, high ethical standards, and clear legal guidance in a local government

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited school of law.
• At least two years of active law practice; demonstrated courtroom proficiency.
• Colorado license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to assigned organizational clients under the direction of the City Attorney and senior staff.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, and legal documents; participate in meetings and hearings as needed.
• Represent the City in litigation and administrative matters; monitor legal developments affecting municipal operations.

Skills

Municipal law

Legal research

Courtroom proficiency

Written communication

Open Records Act knowledge

Open Meetings Law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The City of Lakewood, CO seeks an Assistant City Attorney to provide legal support to City departments under the supervision of the City Attorney and senior staff of the City Attorney’s Office. The role involves legal research across municipal areas, including real estate, technology, law enforcement, economic development, contracts, and regulatory matters, with drafting of memoranda and opinions.

It requires sound judgment, high ethical standards, and clear legal guidance in a local government