Entry level Assistant City Attorney - PACE (Prosecution and Code Enforcement) - City Attorney's Office Job at City and County of Denver
About Our Job
This is a limited position, with an end date of December 31, 2023.
Please apply as soon as possible as this posting may close without notice.
The Denver City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with over 230 attorneys and staff members comprised of paralegals, victim advocates, and other support and supervisory staff members. It may have the most diverse practice of any law firm in Colorado since Denver is a home rule city and county. Clients include the Mayor, City Council, all other elected and appointed officials, all city agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and employees.
The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts, we strive to respect and honor differences, create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose for sharing our talents, skills, and creativity with each other. We are committed to removing barriers and providing opportunities. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate these core operating principles.
The Denver City's Attorney's Office seeks a dedicated entry level attorney for an Entry Associate Assistant City Attorney position in its
Prosecution and Code Enforcement (PACE) section
of the Department of Law.
The of City Attorney's Office prosecutes municipal crimes and traffic offenses, helping crime victims safely navigate the criminal justice system. PACE also provides Denver residents with tools to help prevent crimes and provide alternative resolutions to traditional prosecutions. PACE prosecutes persons charged with municipal crimes including domestic violence, assault, shoplifting, trespassing, and traffic violations; Handles nuisance abatement cases and licensing violations; Helps victims of crimes understand their rights and provide planning to help victims safely participate in the criminal justice process. The PACE neighborhood prosecution team helps neighborhood organizations address criminal activity.
The PACE section staffs eight courtrooms in Denver County Court, including 2 arraignment courtrooms, 2 traffic courtrooms, and 4 trial courtrooms. PACE also staffs three additional dockets: A wellness docket, a women’s docket, and a homeless outreach docket held at a Denver homeless shelter. In addition to the courtroom work of traditional prosecution offices, PACE also staffs several diverse legal teams within the City. We seek an entry level attorney with a demonstrated, successful track-record of handling complex issues in a fast-paced, team environment, with strong research and written communication skills, and a willingness and eagerness to learn.
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Preparing routine cases for litigation and represents the City in those proceedings
- Providing City agencies with legal advice, including rules of evidence and rules of procedure
- Performing routine legal research and assists with research of more complex legal problems, under the supervision of a higher-level attorney
- Assisting with representation of City agencies concerning administrative remedies and initiatives and on interpretation of policy, ordinances and charter requirements
- Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation, research, and related activities
- Assisting in drafting memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings
- Performing other related duties, as assigned or requested
Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.
About You
The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have:
- Experience / knowledge in the prosecution of criminal cases
- Trial experience
- Experience having served as co-counsel in jury trials in a Municipal, Federal, or State Court
- Ability to quickly step into a courtroom and handle a docket
- Background working with domestic violence cases
- Strong commitment to public service; and/or
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree.
- Experience Requirement: None.
- Education / Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
- Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court at the time of application or possession of license from U.S. states that have a reciprocity agreement with the state of Colorado, excluding the following states: California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. If you are not currently licensed to practice in Colorado, and are selected for this position, you must begin the reciprocity process once you accept your formal offer letter in Workday. By position, the applicant must have a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court within 6 months of their hire date. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CL0356 Assistant City Attorney Entry
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
$80,371.00 - $132,612.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
City Attorney's Office
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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