Assistant City Attorney - Criminal

City of Aurora

Aurora, Colorado, US
Base: $85,790 - $107,237pyear; bonus: $5,000 sign-...
Conducting legal research for trials
Drafting pleadings and appellate briefs
Negotiating plea agreements with defendants
The position involves the prosecution of City ordinance violations, including negotiations, motions, trial practice, and appeals

Job Summary

  • The position involves the prosecution of City ordinance violations, including negotiations, motions, trial practice, and appeals.
  • Employees are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid over two installments upon hiring and successful completion of the introductory period.
  • The role requires utilizing knowledge of the Colorado Revised Statutes, Rules of Evidence, and local court rules to enhance public safety.

Matching Summary

The position involves the prosecution of City ordinance violations, including negotiations, motions, trial practice, and appeals.

Salary

Base: $85,790 - $107,237/year; Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan, on-site fitness center

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conducting legal research for trials
  • Drafting pleadings and appellate briefs
  • Negotiating plea agreements with defendants
  • Interviewing victims and witnesses
  • Prosecuting city code violations

Nice-to-have

  • High energy positive attitude
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Experience with municipal ordinance violations
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Member in good standing of the Colorado Bar
  • Recent Colorado Bar Exam taker pending results

Work Rights

Not specified

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