Assistant Attorney

Added to system: 12/2/25 11:40 AM

Region:
Colorado

Location:

Aspen

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Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

* Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plan and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Assistant City Attorney

Department: Attorney's Department

Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $126,838/annual - $142,709/annual

Salary Range: $126,838/annual - $190,299/annual

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for advising City Council, City departments, and boards and commissions in addition to prosecuting municipal code violations in Municipal Court consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement. Has responsibility for a significant caseload in other state and federal courts and represents the City in litigation.

Position works under the direct supervision of the City Attorney.

• Confers and advises City departments in a timely manner. Advises and represents the City of Aspen and City departments in administrative hearings, public hearings and meetings.
• Researches legal problems and may prepare, review and examine contracts, agreements, ordinances or other documents for City departments.
• Supports City Departments in code enforcement actions, including drafting summons and complaints, advising code enforcement officers, and prosecuting code violations in Municipal Court and any other applicable venue.
• Assists with City Council, boards, and commissions on a variety of legal matters including but not limited to the legal implications of any action, inaction, or decision which may include attendance of meetings as requested by the City Attorney.
• May assist in the response to citizen inquiries regarding all types of legal issues involving City business.
• Represents the City of Aspen and City departments in District Court litigation at the state and federal level and on appeals in the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.
• Assists all City Departments and elected Officials in responding to Open Records Requests.
• Works with City Departments to ensure compliance with state law including Colorado Open Records law, accessibility and ADA compliance, Colorado Open Meetings law, and new State legislation.
• Other responsibilities include code writing, legal research, legal opinions.

• Prosecutes municipal code violations in Municipal Court.

• Provides legal consultation with the City Attorney.
• Acts in place of, and assumes the duties of the City Attorney as directed by the City Attorney and in the absence of the City Attorney.

• Responds to concerns and complaints in a timely, courteous, and helpful manner.

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
  Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use…