Assistant City Attorney - Criminal
City of AuroraAbout the role
JOB LOCATION
14999 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563City 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
The hiring rate for this position is $83,903 - $104,878/year.
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
Sign On Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon successful completion of the 6-month introductory period.
This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies and will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this posting may close quickly and without notice.
City Attorney's Office, Criminal Division
The Criminal Division handles the prosecution of petty offenses and misdemeanors occurring in the City. The mission of our Criminal Division is to enhance public safety and to achieve justice through the effective prosecution of municipal offenses.
- Serves as a criminal trial and appellate attorney in the Criminal Division
- Conducts research for trials and appellate briefs
- Enters into plea negotiations with defendants or their attorneys during pretrial conferences
- Interviews victims and witnesses of crimes
- Performs a wide variety of legal projects for the City Attorney's Office and Municipal Court
- Prepares and tries cases of city code violations
- Prepares pleadings, undertakes discovery and drafts appeals
- Provides direct legal service on a variety of matters concerning and/or related to the Charter, Ordinances, or rules and regulations of the City
- Researches legal casework pertinent to ongoing legal matters
- Searches for, reads, and analyzes legal newsletters, journals, ordinances, books, and case notes pertinent to on-going legal matters
- Performs other related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school. Must be a member, in good standing, of the Colorado Bar.
Experience: Experience with negotiations, trials, and appeals of municipal ordinance violations, helpful but not required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of the basic principles of law, the ability to conduct legal research, and write briefs. Thorough knowledge of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as pertinent to city government, Rules of Evidence, the Aurora Municipal Code, local court rules and Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure. Utilizes knowledge and abilities obtained through law school education and municipal, governmental or private experience to conduct research, draft legal documents and prosecute cases. Utilizes knowledge of municipal procedures, organizational frameworks, administrative policies,
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