Associate Assistant City Attorney - Civil Litigation Section

City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, US
$109,134.00 - $126,869.00pyearly
On-site
Civil litigation defense
Legal research and writing
Court appearances
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay and generous benefits including a pension, 457B plan, and paid time off

Job Summary

  • The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay and generous benefits including a pension, 457B plan, and paid time off.
  • The Civil Litigation Section handles personal injury, property damage, civil rights, and constitutional claims, appearing in state and federal courts.
  • The role involves handling less complex cases, drafting legal documents, conducting research, assisting senior attorneys, and evaluating cases for appeal.

Matching Summary

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay and generous benefits including a pension, 457B plan, and paid time off.

Salary

$109,134.00 - $126,869.00/yearly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Civil litigation defense
  • Legal research and writing
  • Court appearances
  • Client service

Nice-to-have

  • Public service passion
  • Operational excellence
  • Ethical and fair judgment
  • Diversity and inclusion advocate

Key Requirements

  • Two (2) years of experience as an attorney
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Law Degree
  • License to practice law in Colorado
  • Three (3) years of civil litigation experience (preferred)

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization

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