Prosecuting Attorney

• Serving as a criminal trial attorney in the Prosecution Division which requires:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and preparing criminal cases for prosecution, hearings, or trial

  • Ensuring discovery is provided and due process has been followed in individual cases

  • Engaging in plea negotiations with defendants or their attorneys during pretrial conferences

  • Drafting plea agreements and appearing in plea or sentencing hearings

  • Conducting research and writing motions to the court

  • Conducting hearings in court including motions hearings, revocation hearings, jury orders hearings, and others

  • Conducting court trials and jury trials 

  • Researching legal principals and case law pertinent to trials, appeals, or other legal issues

  • Engaging in appellate practice including researching and writing briefs, responses and other necessary pleadings

• Working with law enforcement agencies including the Colorado Springs Police Department, Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement, Humane Society Officers, and Parking among others

• Prosecuting or defending licensing decisions in administrative actions for City departments including the City Clerk’s Office and City Utilities

• Representing the City in certain civil actions in municipal court like public nuisance actions

• Providing direct legal services on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City of Colorado Springs

• Engaging in other legal work to represent the City of Colorado Springs in coordination with other divisions in the City Attorney’s office. 

• The basic principles of law and criminal procedure
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Municipal Court Rules, Rules of Criminal Procedure, and state statutes regarding municipal courts, criminal law, and traffic enforcement violations
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Evidence

• Analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent
• Utilize knowledge of municipal procedures, organizational frameworks, administrative policies, trial procedures, etc., to carry out assigned duties
• Effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept
• Conduct legal research and write briefs
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with City employees, officials, and the public
• Work as a successful member of a team of attorneys representing the City in all its many functions

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• Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school
• Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing
• Experience with trials, administrative proceedings, and/or appellate practice 

• For applicants who are not yet admitted to the Colorado Bar, consideration may be given for those pending bar results, those eligible for admittance through the military spouse exception, or those eligible for admittance through reciprocity. 

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.
 
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be. 

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. 

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. 
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 
Apply to Join Our Team 

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password). 

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided. 

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page 

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position. 

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page 
 
You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page. 

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