Assistant City Attorney - Legislative Counsel

City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, US
Base: $134,933 - $182,159 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid
Experience with municipal law and home rule authority
Ability to draft complex legislation and resolutions
Knowledge of tabor and open records laws
The position involves advising the Denver City Council on highly complex issues of municipal law including home rule authority and TABOR

Job Summary

  • The position involves advising the Denver City Council on highly complex issues of municipal law including home rule authority and TABOR.
  • Employees receive a guaranteed life-long monthly pension vested after 5 years, along with competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • The role requires attending City Council meetings and assisting in formulating positions on state legislation introduced in the Colorado General Assembly.

Matching Summary

The position involves advising the Denver City Council on highly complex issues of municipal law including home rule authority and TABOR.

Salary

Base: $134,933 - $182,159 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with municipal law and home rule authority
  • Ability to draft complex legislation and resolutions
  • Knowledge of TABOR and open records laws
  • Experience advising elected officials and legislative bodies
  • Strong legal research and writing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of political considerations in legal advice
  • Flexibility to work during weekends and holidays
  • Collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to present CLEs on municipal law changes

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Laws degree
  • Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law
  • License to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court
  • Valid work authorization without visa sponsorship required

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship

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