Entry Assistant Attorney – Municipal Operations

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $ based on experience and education.

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off‑site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off‑site days. During your onsite days you will work at the Wellington

E. Webb Municipal Office Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202. Office hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Municipal Operations provides full‑service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, environmental regulation and compliance, procurement, government contracting, sales and property tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, real estate, land use and commercial litigation. The Denver City’s Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with over 230 attorneys and staff members comprised of paralegals, victim advocates, and other support and supervisory staff members.

• Advising and counseling City officials and agencies regarding government contracting, general municipal law, public finance including tax and bankruptcy, representing the City in front of the Public Utilities Commission and other related topics;
• Negotiating transactions and drafting contracts;
• Drafting and interpreting City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements;
• Performing routine legal research and assisting with research of more complex legal problems, under the supervision of a higher‑level attorney;
• Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with litigation support, research, and related activities;
• Assisting in drafting memoranda, motions, briefs, and pleadings;
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Experience/knowledge in public financing, property tax, government contracting and municipal law;
• A strong commitment to public service;
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

• Education requirement:
  Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Laws Degree;
• Experience requirement:
  None;
• 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;
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing your experience and interest.

This posting will accept applications until Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please submit your application, cover letter and resume as soon as possible and no later than March 8, 2026.

CL0356 Assistant City Attorney Entry – Position Type:
Unlimited – Position Salary Range: $86,634.00 – $ – Target Pay: $95,000.00 – $ per year.

The City and County of Denver provide 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations.

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