Public Sector Litigation Attorney

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Colorado Springs seeks an Associate Attorney or Attorney for its Litigation/Employment Division. This is a city position with at-will status and the possibility to advance from Associate to Attorney based on qualifications.

The role involves handling civil state and federal cases, providing employment law guidance, and supporting City staff. QUALIFICATIONS: JD or Bachelor of Law from ABA-accredited school, Colorado Bar admission, and relevant litigation exposure.

Formación

• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing on start date.
• Entry level for Associate Attorney; Attorney requires experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal services in litigation and employment matters for the City and its enterprises.
• Litigate civil state and federal cases through trial and appeal.
• Advise on employment law matters and respond to public records requests.
• Assist other City Attorney’s Office divisions as needed.
• Provide formal and informal legal advice to City staff and collaborate with team.

Conocimientos

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law

ABA-accredited law school

Colorado Bar admission

Herramientas

Electronic case management system

Descripción del empleo

City of Colorado Springs seeks an Associate Attorney or Attorney for its Litigation/Employment Division. This is a city position with at-will status and the possibility to advance from Associate to Attorney based on qualifications.

The role involves handling civil state and federal cases, providing employment law guidance, and supporting City staff. QUALIFICATIONS: JD or Bachelor of Law from ABA-accredited school, Colorado Bar admission, and relevant litigation exposure.