Denver, Colorado, United States
Onsite
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 $109,134 - $126,869/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
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 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
The Denver City 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. It may have the most diverse practice of any law firm in Colorado since Denver is a home rule city and county. Clients include the Mayor, City Council, all other elected and appointed officials, all city agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and employees.
The City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment. Through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts, we strive to respect and honor differences, create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose for sharing our talents, skills, and creativity with each other. We are committed to removing barriers and providing opportunities. The successful candidate for this position must demonstrate these core operating principles.
Denver's City Attorney's Office is seeking an Associate Assistant City Attorney for the Civil Litigation Section of the Department of Law. An Associate Assistant City Attorney provides legal counsel to City officials and employees, and representation in the defense of civil lawsuits before trial and appellate courts.
The Civil Litigation Section handles personal injury and property damage claims, as well as civil rights and constitutional claims brought against agencies, employees and officials of the City and County of Denver. The attorneys in this unit regularly appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
Specifically, as an Associate Attorney in the Civil Litigation Section, you will:
We are looking for an experienced attorney who is a self-starter, team-player, and passionate about working in public service. We seek someone who strives to achieve operational excellence in defending against claims and lawsuits. The right candidate must be outcome- and results-oriented, ethical and fair, have good common sense, sound judgment, and be capable of working on multiple and varied lawsuits or other assigned matters at the same time. We are looking for someone interested in all aspects of litigation, including brief writing and trial practice. A successful candidate will be a strong advocate for their clients and will understand how to work a civil case up from responsive pleading to appeal.
Preferred candidates will have:
This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
CL0355 Assistant City Attorney AssociateTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$109,134.00 - $180,071.00Target Pay
$109,134 - $126,869/annually, based on experience and educationAgency
City Attorney's OfficeRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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