Attorney

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,790 - 107,237; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A municipal government in Aurora seeks an Attorney to prosecute city ordinance violations and provide legal services. The successful candidate will conduct legal research, draft documents, and negotiate plea deals. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be a member of the Colorado Bar Association. Benefits include medical insurance, a pension plan, and a sign-on bonus of $5,000. This position contributes significantly to maintaining the legal integrity of municipal operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with negotiations, trials, and appeals involving municipal ordinance violations.
• Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes and local court rules.
• Strong writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute City ordinance violations.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Interview victims and witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom skills

Negotiations

Trial practice

Teamwork

Education

Graduated from an accredited law school

Member of the Colorado Bar Association

Job description

Attorney – City of Aurora

Base pay range: $85,790.00/yr - $107,237.00/yr

Sign‑on bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus, with $2,500 paid on the first payroll and $2,500 after successful completion of a 6‑month introductory period.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute City ordinance violations, including negotiations, motions, trial practice, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents for cases in the Aurora Municipal Court, through the Criminal Division of the City Attorney’s Office.
• Enter into plea negotiations with defendants or their attorneys during pre‑trial conferences.
• Interview victims and witnesses, prepare pleadings, conduct discovery, and draft appellate briefs.
• Provide direct legal service on matters concerning the City Charter, ordinances, regulations, and local court rules.
• Perform various legal projects for the City Attorney’s Office and Municipal Court.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Member, in good standing, of the Colorado Bar Association or has recently taken the Colorado Bar Exam, pending results.
• Experience with negotiations, trials, and appeals involving municipal ordinance violations.
• Knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes, Aurora Municipal Code, local court rules, and Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the public.
• High energy, positive “can‑do” attitude, accountability, and teamwork.

Working Conditions

• Primarily sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Work environment in a clean, comfortable office or courtroom.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance