Assistant Director – Human Services Legal Section

City and County of Denver

Denver, CO, US
$157,385 - $212,470/annually; benefits: pension, 4...
On-site
Child welfare and juvenile law expertise
Supervise and mentor attorneys
Litigate dependency and neglect cases
The Human Services Legal Services (HSLS) section provides legal representation to all divisions of Denver Human Services (DHS), covering a wide range of legal areas

Job Summary

  • The Human Services Legal Services (HSLS) section provides legal representation to all divisions of Denver Human Services (DHS), covering a wide range of legal areas.
  • This Assistant Director role is a 'player/coach' position, requiring both litigation experience and the ability to manage and mentor a team of up to ten attorneys.
  • The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Human Services Legal Services (HSLS) section provides legal representation to all divisions of Denver Human Services (DHS), covering a wide range of legal areas.

Salary

$157,385 - $212,470/annually; Benefits: Pension, 457B, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child welfare and juvenile law expertise
  • Supervise and mentor attorneys
  • Litigate dependency and neglect cases
  • Day-to-day operational management
  • Talent management and conflict resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Public service passion
  • Outcome and results-oriented
  • Ethical and fair judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple practice groups

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree
  • Three (3) years of experience as Assistant City Attorney – Senior
  • License to practice law in Colorado

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