Assistant City Attorney Civil

Must be licensed to practice law by the Colorado Supreme Court and be in good standing.
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Knowledge of the basic principles of law, the ability to conduct legal research, and write briefs.
Desire to develop a thorough knowledge of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as pertinent to city government and the Aurora Municipal Code.
Skill in legal research.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Skill in the use of windows-based programs.
Strong customer service skills.

Advises and consults with City staff on legal matters; determines the nature of legal problems, and offers counsel based on legal expertise, experience, and interpretation of relevant law, particularly focused on employment law.
Drafts City Code provisions, legal opinions, ordinances, and resolutions for review by the City Attorney.
Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council.
Performs a wide variety of legal projects for the City Attorney’s Office.
Provides direct legal service on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City.
Provides legal counsel to various Boards and Commissions.
Represents City staff or the City Attorney’s office in court, at administrative hearings, before the Career Service and the Civil Service Commissions in employment-related matters, unemployment matters, and at conferences.
Researches legal casework pertinent to ongoing legal matters.
Reviews contracts for compliance with City code and other applicable laws and precedents.
Drafts and reviews contracts, severance agreements, employee discipline letters, and employee policies to ensure legal compliance.
Develops and delivers training programs to educate city staff and managers on employment law compliance.
Searches for, reads, and analyzes legal newsletters, journals, ordinances, books, and case notes pertinent to ongoing legal matters.
Performs other related duties as assigned.