Associate Assistant City Attorney - Human Services Legal Services Section
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About the role
The Denver City Attorney's Office, one of the largest and most diverse law firms in Colorado, serves as the legal adviser to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder and all City departments and agencies; represents and defends the City in legal matters; handles all suits initiated on behalf of the City and County of Denver and any of its departments and agencies; prosecutes violations of City ordinances; and provides counsel to elected officials and client agencies on charter interpretation and reform. We're proud to be a diverse, inclusive workplace that values different perspectives, lived experiences, and backgrounds. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by meaningful public service, you'll feel at home here.
Responsibilities
- In addition to appearing in court, the attorney attends collaborative, multi-disciplinary meetings to guide decisions for the treatment and placement of families, children, and youth. Our attorneys regularly appear in all state courts, including Denver Juvenile Court.
- In this role you will:
- Provide legal consultation and representation for Denver Human Services throughout all stages of Dependency & Neglect litigation
- Prepare social workers for Juvenile Delinquency hearings and handle motions, discovery, and court representation
- Participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary meetings related to youth and family services
- Draft motions, memoranda, briefs, and pleadings
- Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements
- Conduct legal research and assist colleagues on specialized matters
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- The complete job specification is Assistant City Attorney-Associate .
Requirements
- The ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities, in addition to having the required qualifications:
- Experience in juvenile law
- Mediation experience
- Experience in Youth Programs
- An undergraduate degree or minor in Social Work, Juvenile Justice, Sociology and Political Science
- A background working with neighborhood or restorative justice programs
- Experience with programs connected to the Dept. of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
- A strong commitment to public service
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Required Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Law Degree
- Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney at law
- Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
- License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
- Application Deadline
- This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, June 14, 2026. Please submit your applicat
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About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
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