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City and County of Denver · 1 week ago

Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $178K/yr

3+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney to join their diverse and inclusive workforce. This role involves providing legal counsel to city officials and managing employees, as well as representing the City in various legal forums including federal and state courts.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Representing the City and County of Denver as the employer in federal and state courts, administrative hearings, EEOC/CCRD charges, and other forums

Providing advice and counsel to clients regarding federal, state and city laws, rules, etc., and other assignments, as needed

Advising management on federal and state wage and hour issues, leave management, disability accommodations and other workplace issues

Reviewing handbooks, policies and forms for legal compliance

Conducting management training regarding labor relations, federal, state and local workplace issues, harassment, discrimination and retaliation

Negotiating and preparing settlement agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents as necessary

Drafting and preparing memoranda, motions, briefs and pleadings to be filed in judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings

Conducting or assisting with legal research

Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation, research and related activities

As assigned by the City Attorney, preparing formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas

All facets of traditional labor relations, including:

Representing management in the formation of new collective bargaining units in the City

Providing legal advice to City managers and executives regarding union organizing, campaigns, card checks and neutrality agreements

Handling grievance, arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings; and

Negotiating and/or providing legal advice regarding collective bargaining agreements

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Supports and implements the vision of the Section and the City Attorney’s Office as a whole, which includes facilitating and promoting integration of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness strategies into work and the work environment

Ensures appropriate collaboration with Section leadership to achieve section, agency, or Mayoral priorities

Open to new organizational structures, procedures, technology, and overall change

Promotes teamwork and encourages regular communication between team members, Section leadership, and clients

Qualification

Employment LawLitigation ExperienceLegal WritingOral AdvocacyProject ManagementLegal ResearchAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law

Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted

License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment