Assistant City Attorney I

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Application Deadline:

April 25, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range85,155.20 - 126,505.60Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

(Assistant City Attorney I - Prosecution)
As an entry-level prosecutor in the Boulder City Attorney’s Office, you’ll be at the forefront of justice, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and community-focused environment. You will handle a diverse caseload of municipal offenses, working alongside a dedicated team committed to fairness, equity, and innovative legal solutions. In this role, you’ll participate in all phases of prosecution—from case assessment and trial preparation to courtroom advocacy—while benefiting from mentorship and professional development opportunities. This position offers the chance to make a real impact, addressing complex social issues and supporting Boulder’s mission of creating a safer and more inclusive community for all.

Job Description:

Assistant City Attorney I- Prosecution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prosecute Municipal Court cases.

• Meet with defendants, defense attorneys, witnesses, law enforcement, and victims of crime.

• Prepare for all stages of litigation including reviewing cases, attending arraignment sessions, making plea bargain offers, interviewing witnesses, evaluating the strength of evidence, prosecuting contested cases in bench and jury trials, and handling any appeals to higher courts.

• Provide legal advice to city departments, administrative staff, and boards and commissions.

• Prepare ordinances and resolutions.

• Perform other legal services under the direction of the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney

• Staff our Community Court outreach and diversion program

• Related work to meet the needs of the city:

  • Take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.  Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.  Use all required safety equipment and follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.  Report all accidents and damage to city property.

  • Know and follow city and department policies.  Reinforce and expand legal and subject matter expertise through professional training and development.

  • Honor attendance and workplace attire policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to independently adapt, interpret and apply written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to prepare professional, concise and grammatically correct written documents.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, various representatives of public or private entities, policy making bodies, and members of the public.

• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills.

• Ability to demonstrate organizational and administrative skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and work well in a team.

• Knowledge of applicable law, court procedures and the rules of evidence sufficient to prepare and litigate cases in court and represent the city in administrative hearings.

• Knowledge of Colorado law.

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

• Knowledge of analysis and research techniques sufficient to gather information, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations.

• Knowledge of policy, ordinances and charter requirements sufficient to advise on matters that encompass a wide variety of municipal law issues.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of general law sufficient to collaborate with other attorneys.

• Skills in quality legal writing and research.

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or government law clerk researching local government issues.

• Mock trial, trial advocacy, and/or experience in a prosecution office.

• Ability to demonstrate bilingual written and verbal skills in Spanish and English.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• J.D. from an accredited law school.  

• Licensed attorney in the state of Colorado or in the process of earning a license to practice in Colorado.  

• At least one (1) year of education or work experience in local government issues, or related experience.

SUPERVISION

Supervision received: Deputy City Attorney

Supervision exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and mental effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. 

• Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.  City employees are required to comply with the City’s hybrid work policy. Sometimes working outside in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, heat and cold.

• Machines and equipment used: Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated: April 2025

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.