Senior Assistant City Attorney - Employment and Labor Law
External
Denver · Downtown Denver$132K–$178K/yrFull-timeHybrid2w ago
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Responsibilities
- The Employment & Labor Law Section represents Denver, the third largest employer in the State of Colorado, in all employment matters. The attorneys in this section regularly appear in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative hearings and arbitrations.
- This Senior Assistant City Attorney position presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an attorney with labor relations experience, who thrives in a fast paced, team-oriented and constantly changing environment.
- The responsibilities for this particular Senior Assistant City Attorney position include:
- Representing the City and County of Denver as the employer but will also include providing advice and counsel work regarding federal, Colorado and local workplace laws and other assignments, as needed.
- All facets of traditional labor relations, including:
- Representing management in the formation of new collective bargaining units in the City
- Providing legal advice to City managers and executives regarding union organizing, campaigns, card checks and neutrality agreements
- Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings; and
- Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements.
- Advising management on federal and state wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodations and other workplace issues.
- Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for legal compliance.
- Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal, state and local workplace issues, harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
- Negotiating and preparing settlement agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents as necessary.
- Drafting and preparing memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.
- Conducting or assisting with legal research.
- Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation, research and related activities.
- As assigned by the City Attorney, providing City officers and employees with counsel and advice and preparing formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
- Other related duties as assigned or requested
Benefits
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $131,770 - $177,890/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocationThe City and County of Denver currently supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
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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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