Senior Government Defense Litigation Attorney
Core
Senior litigation attorney providing legal counsel to the City and County of Denver on employment, labor relations, and workplace issues.
Role type
Senior government defense litigation attorney (employment & labor law)
Builds
Legal opinions, settlement agreements, collective bargaining agreements, and litigation strategies for the City as an employer.
Domain
Public sector law, employment law, labor relations
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models (incorrect, should be legal deliverables) -> production legal documents & litigation representation
Required skills
federal and state employment law expertise, labor relations and collective bargaining, civil litigation, legal research and writing, management training on workplace issues
Preferred skills
public sector employment experience, traditional labor experience, civil litigation experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed (legal tools implied)
Responsibilities
Represent the City in federal and state courts and administrative hearings; advise management on wage and hour, leave, and disability issues; negotiate collective bargaining agreements; handle grievance and arbitration proceedings; draft legal memoranda, motions, and briefs; conduct management training on harassment and discrimination.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities