Denver: Entry-Level City Attorney, Civil Litigation

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO + holidays + personal holiday + 1–

Volunteer day per year

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an Entry-Level Assistant City Attorney to join the Civil Litigation Section. The attorney will provide counsel to City officials and represent the City in defense of civil lawsuits in trial and appellate courts, handling personal injury, property damage, tort and civil rights claims.

This is an entry-level position with supervision and opportunities to develop litigation skills in a fast-paced municipal setting, located in downtown Denver with standard city hours

Qualifications

• At least one year of state or federal court litigation experience (including personal injury, property damage, tort, civil rights, or constitutional claims).
• Strong research and written and oral advocacy skills.
• Eligible for Colorado bar by hire date or expected to become licensed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases for litigation and represents the City in proceedings.
• Provides legal advice and conducts legal research.
• Drafts motions, briefs, pleadings and discovery responses.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

City and County of Denver seeks an Entry-Level Assistant City Attorney to join the Civil Litigation Section. The attorney will provide counsel to City officials and represent the City in defense of civil lawsuits in trial and appellate courts, handling personal injury, property damage, tort and civil rights claims.

This is an entry-level position with supervision and opportunities to develop litigation skills in a fast-paced municipal setting, located in downtown Denver with standard city hours