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Associate Assistant City Attorney - Employment & Labor Law

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denver logoDenver · Downtown Denver
Full-timeHybrid6d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Job responsibilities for an Associate Assistant City Attorney Litigator in the Employment & Labor Law Section include:
  • Legal Work:
  • Representing the City and County of Denver as the employer in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, EEOC/CCRD charges, and other forums;
  • Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding federal, state and city laws, rules, etc., and other assignments, as needed
  • 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 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, preparing formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Supports and implements the vision of the Section and the City Attorney's Office as a whole, which includes facilitating and promoting integration of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness strategies into work and the work environment
  • Ensures appropriate collaboration with Section leadership to achieve section, agency, or Mayoral priorities
  • Open to new organizational structures, procedures, technology, and overall change
  • Promotes teamwork and encourages regular communication between team members, Section leadership, and clients

Requirements

  • We are looking for an attorney who has litigation experience but also enjoys a mix of advisory work, works well in a team environment, is a strong legal writer with excellent co

Benefits

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 dateLocationDental 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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