Associate Assistant City Attorney - Civil Litigation Section
Core
Associate Assistant City Attorney providing legal counsel to City officials and defending the City and County of Denver against civil lawsuits, including personal injury, property damage, and civil rights claims.
Role type
Associate Assistant City Attorney (Civil Litigation)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, court appearances, and policy reviews for the City and County of Denver
Domain
Public Law / Civil Litigation / Municipal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Civil litigation management, tort claims handling, civil rights claims, legal research, appellate brief drafting, motion drafting, deposition handling, trial strategy, case assessment, settlement evaluation, policy drafting
Preferred skills
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act expertise, multi-tasking in fast-paced environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Handle less complex tort and civil rights cases under supervision; Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs; Conduct legal research; Assist senior attorneys on complex litigation including depositions and trial strategy; Evaluate cases for appellate issues; Assist with drafting City policies
Seniority
Mid-level attorney (2+ years experience)