JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney provides legal services to the Board of County Commissioners (’BoCC’) and, with BoCC consent, to other elected County offices, the County Manager, department and division heads, and appointed boards, commissions, and committees. The Assistant County Attorney advises on compliance with federal, state, and local laws; drafts and reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; represents the County in judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative proceedings; and performs professional legal duties in support of County governance, with an emphasis on both transactional work as well as code enforcement actions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

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  Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school with a JD Degree; and two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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  Must be a member of the Bar of the State of Colorado, in good standing, and eligible for admission to the US District and 10th US Circuit courts.
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  Minimum of five years of legal experience, with at least two years in local government civil matters preferred.
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  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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  Expertise in Colorado state law as it applies to county government, with emphasis on land use, planning, zoning, code enforcement, and administrative law.
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  Knowledge of rules of evidence, Colorado court rules, and judicial procedures.
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  Ability to draft clear, legally sound documents; conduct complex legal research; and deliver persuasive oral and written advocacy.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and provide practical solutions.
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  Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
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  Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with elected officials, division directors, department managers, other employees, opposing counsel and the public.
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  Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity in public service.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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  Admission before the Colorado Bar
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  Must have a valid driver’s license
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  Must pass a criminal background check
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  Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work primarily occurs in an office setting, with occasional travel for meetings, court appearances, or site visits. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching. Requires clear speech, hearing, and vision (corrective devices permitted).

OTHER DUTIES

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  Assists in developing and implementing County policies.
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  Provides legal training and presentations to County staff, boards and the public.
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  Performs additional legal duties as assigned by the County Attorney.