Senior Assistant City Attorney

Job Details

Description

Our Senior Assistant City Attorney provides legal representation and advice to the City, City Council, City boards and commissions, and City staff; and performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Attorney. This position primarily supports Power and Telecommunications.

The pay range for this position is $146,823 to $212,893 annually, with a hiring range of $146,823 to $179,858 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

This opportunity will be available until Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Performs supervisory functions with the City Attorney's Office.
• May attend City Council meetings and City management team meetings for the City Attorney as needed.
• Manages the City Attorney's Office in the absence of the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney.
• Provides guidance and oversight of legal work within the City Attorney's office and work of outside legal counsel.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to intergovernmental boards and commissions as well as attends meetings as assigned
• Interprets federal, state and local laws, rulings and regulations
• Provides legal advice to City departments and officials
• Prepares contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents
• Reviews City contracts and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and potential legal implications
• Identifies potential and actual legal issues raised by City policies and practices, and recommends actions to address such issues
• Represents the City in negotiations
• Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility
• Performs legal research, discovery and trial work, write briefs, motions, memorandum and opinions of law for the City Attorney, City staff
• Keeps the City Attorney informed of matters being handled as required
• Assists in training or advising other attorneys in the office and office support staff
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  
  

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs such other duties as are assigned or required by the City Attorney

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Supervises attorneys and office support staff as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the necessary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• General knowledge of the law
• Specific knowledge of municipal law, other local government law, real property law, land use law, employment law, utility law or similar areas relevant to a municipal practice
• General knowledge of City organization and operations
• Skilled in legal writing and research
• Ability to participate in team problem solving
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and to do on-line legal research
• Ability to work independently in protecting the legal interests of the City and in supporting the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney
• Ability to perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest
• Exercise appropriate judgment, often under pressure, consistent with the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility attending the position
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, co-workers and the public, and deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously and tactfully
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage employees
  
  

Education and/or experience: A law degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school is required. A minimum of seven years of experience required in municipal law, land use, real estate, sales and use tax, elections, civil litigation and/or other local government. Experience must include a minimum of three years in municipal law.

Licensing/Certification And Other Requirements

• Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado and be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Core Competencies: Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness

Job specific competencies: Attention to Detail, Time Management, Independence, Decision Making/Judgment, Problem Solving

Material and equipment directly used: Telephone, copier, fax machine, personal computer, and computer-based programs including Westlaw, Microsoft Outlook and Word are among the machines and software used to perform the job.

Working conditions and physical requirements: Will perform the job functions primarily in an office environment which may require long periods of sitting. Travel by car to and from meetings may be necessary. Requires much mental effort, study and concentration, and often under pressure of time and adverse consequences of error or failure. Working early morning, evening, holiday and weekend hours is sometimes required. Regularly required to talk and hear and the demands on the visual senses are very high. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and required to reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally move and/or position up to 10 pounds.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility: This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefits Information

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.