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City and County of Denver · 2 days ago

Entry Level Assistant City Attorney – Civil Litigation

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is seeking an Entry Level Assistant City Attorney for the Civil Litigation Section of the Department of Law. This role involves providing legal counsel to city officials and employees and representing the City in civil lawsuits in both trial and appellate courts.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares cases for litigation and represents the City in those proceedings

Provides legal advice

Performs legal research and assists with research of more complex legal issues, under the supervision of more experienced attorneys

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

Drafts motions, briefs and pleadings

Drafts and responds to discovery

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceLegal research skillsWritten advocacy skillsOral advocacy skillsDoctor of Jurisprudence DegreeLicense to practice lawTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Law Degree

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

At least one year of experience in state and/or federal court litigation, including personal injury claims, property damage claims, tort claims, civil rights claims, and constitutional claims

Strong research and written and oral advocacy skills