Hybrid Denver Civil Litigation Associate — Public Service

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO and holidays

Medical/dental/vision plans

Hybrid work model

Job summary

City and County of Denver invites applications for an Associate Assistant City Attorney in the Civil Litigation Section. The role involves providing legal counsel to City officials and defending civil suits in trial and appellate courts, with a focus on tort, civil rights, and constitutional claims against City agencies and employees.

The position requires a JD or LL.B., Colorado bar admission by hire date, and at least two years of attorney-at-law experience.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of civil litigation experience.
• Familiarity with the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task and manage fast-paced caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Handle less complex tort and civil rights cases under supervisor direction.
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs for filing.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reasoned arguments for court submissions.
• Assist senior attorneys on more complex litigation, including depositions and court appearances.
• Evaluate appellate issues and assist with drafting appellate briefs.
• Review City policies and procedures and provide case analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Civil litigation

Colorado Government Immunity Act

Multi-tasking

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law

Job description

City and County of Denver invites applications for an Associate Assistant City Attorney in the Civil Litigation Section. The role involves providing legal counsel to City officials and defending civil suits in trial and appellate courts, with a focus on tort, civil rights, and constitutional claims against City agencies and employees.

The position requires a JD or LL.B., Colorado bar admission by hire date, and at least two years of attorney-at-law experience.