Assistant City Attorney Civil

• Advises and consults with City staff on legal matters; determining the nature of legal problems, and offers counsel based on legal expertise, experience, and interpretation of relevant law, particularly focused on employment law 

• Drafts City Code provisions, legal opinions, ordinances, and resolutions for review by the City Attorney 

• Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council 

• Performs a wide variety of legal projects for the City Attorney’s Office 

• Provides direct legal service on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City 

• Provides legal counsel to various Boards and Commissions 

• Represents City staff or the City Attorney’s office in court, at administrative hearings, before the Career Service and the Civil Service Commissions in employment-related matters, unemployment matters, and at conferences 

• Researches legal casework pertinent to ongoing legal matters 

• Reviews contracts for compliance with City code and other applicable laws and precedents 

• Drafts and reviews contracts, severance agreements, employee discipline letters, and employee policies to ensure legal compliance 

• Develops and delivers training programs to educate city staff and managers on employment law compliance 

• Searches for, reads, and analyzes legal newsletters, journals, ordinances, books, and case notes pertinent to on-going legal matters 

• Performs other related duties as assigned​

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• Graduation from an accredited law school. 

Experience:   

• A demonstrated interest in labor and employment law 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• Must be licensed to practice law by the Colorado Supreme Court and be in good standing. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in labor and/or employment law 

• Experience in advising clients on legal compliance 

• Experience in conducting trials or evidentiary hearings 

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of the basic principles of law, the ability to conduct legal research, and write briefs 

• Desire to develop a thorough knowledge of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as pertinent to city government and the Aurora Municipal Code 

Skills:   

• Skill in legal research 

• Teamwork, professionalism, positive attitude 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Skill in the use of windows-based programs 

• Strong customer service skills 

Abilities:   

• Demonstrated knowledge of human behavior, and ability to effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing  

• Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel 

Physical Demands: 

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time 

• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment 

• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens. 

• Clear vision to read, record, and interpret information 

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing 

• Occasional pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping. 

Work Environment: 

• Works primarily in a clean comfortable environment, in an office or courtroom 

• The City Attorney’s Office currently follows a hybrid work structure where employees have some required days in the office (both scheduled and as needed), but otherwise can work remotely or from the office, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This structure is subject to change, depending on the direction from City Council. 

• The City Attorney’s office is a collegial work environment that is committed to providing excellent legal services to its clients, and supporting their efforts to better serve the citizens of the City of Aurora 

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu driven databases.  

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.