Deputy Public Defender

JOB LOCATION

14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary: $83,903.00 - $104,878.00/year

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

This role is eligible for a signing bonus of $5,000; with $2,500 paid upon the first payroll and $2,500 paid upon 6 months of work.

The deadline to submit applications is August 17, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Represents indigent defendants in cases brought before the municipal court charged with municipal ordinance violations in the Aurora Municipal Court

· Examines evidence, reviews, prepares, and presents cases.

· Counsels’ clients on legal rights and responsibilities

· Initiates and defends appeals in appellate courts, when appropriate

· Works on trials and hearings, client interviews, motions, and/or appeals

· Works with court staff to see that cases are handled in an efficient and timely manner.

· Follows established court procedures and the code of professional conduct; upholds the state and federal constitutions.

· Performs additional duties or completes special projects as assigned by the Chief Public Defender or Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and License to Practice Law in the State of Colorado.  Must be a resident of the State of Colorado.

Experience:      

• Participation in a clinical trial program held in conjunction with the law school
• Must have no grievances resolved against them by any state Attorney regulation board
• Must have trial experience or trial practice class 

Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles
• Practices and procedures related to criminal courtroom proceedings
• Case preparation and presentation
• Application of laws of the State of Colorado and ordinances of the City of Aurora, legal terminology
• Trial practice and tactics
• Appellate procedures

Abilities:                                                                                                 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and City officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work independently
• Make oral presentations

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills

Licenses and/or Certificates Required: 

• A current license to practice law in the State of Colorado

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Eye/hand coordination to operate the computer system
• Speech communication and hearing are used to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• Daily work in