Assistant Director – Human Services Legal Section

City and County of Denver

Denver, CO, US
Base: $157,385 - $212,470 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid
Dependency and neglect litigation experience
Juvenile delinquency representation
Team supervision and mentorship

Salary

Base: $157,385 - $212,470 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Dependency and neglect litigation experience
  • Juvenile delinquency representation
  • Team supervision and mentorship
  • Strategic case management
  • Child welfare law expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for public service
  • Outcome-oriented mindset
  • Ethical and fair judgment
  • Collaborative team player
  • Interest in continuing trial work

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Laws degree
  • Three years of Assistant City Attorney level experience
  • Colorado Supreme Court license to practice law
  • Specialized experience in dependency/neglect or juvenile justice

Work Rights

Must have valid US work authorization without visa sponsorship

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