Entry Level Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution and Code Enforcement
External
Denver · Downtown DenverFull-timeOn-site1w ago
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Requirements
- The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have experience with the following:
- Significant experience handling criminal matters
- Substantial experience in all phases of criminal litigation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- A history of success working in a fast-paced demanding criminal litigation practice
- Experience with domestic violence cases or victims
- Willingness to work in a paperless environment
- Commitment to working collaboratively with a team
- 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 Jurispru
Benefits
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $99,000.00. 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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1st month of start dateCare Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassMore information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here .Location & ScheduleWho We Are & What You'll DoSpecifically, as the Prosecution Entry Assistant City Attorney of City Attorney's Office, you will:Under direction of a supervisor, evaluate and prepare cases for all stages of criminal prosecutionWork collaboratively with paralegals and victim advocates to ensure cases are properly prepared and decisions are victim-centricDraft appropriate motions and respond to motions in a highly professional and timely mannerDraft and respond to appealsProvide City agencies with legal adviceRepresent City agencies during administrative hearings. Interpret policy, ordinances and charter requirementsAssist other attorneys working in specialized areas with research and related activities.Provide agencies with formal legal opinionsDraft proposed ordinancesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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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