Denver, Colorado, United States
Hybrid
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 $134,933 - $172,000/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.
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.
The team is seeking an experienced litigator to defend employees and agencies of the City & County of Denver in civil litigation brought in Colorado state and federal courts. This is a purely litigation position. You will serve as lead counsel defending civil rights and personal injury lawsuits brought against Denver and its employees. You should expect to go to trial several times a year. You will defend cases from filing through appeal.
This position presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment, embraces challenges and enjoys having the opportunity to create new law. Senior attorneys are responsible for serving as lead counsel on some of the City’s most complex litigation and mentoring attorneys with less experience.
Job responsibilities for a Senior Litigator in the Civil Litigation Section include:
Quality Legal Work:
Leadership and Collaboration:
We are looking for an 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 lawsuits. Someone who wants to try cases and is passionate about improving their trial skills will likely find this position rewarding. A successful candidate will be ready to take on the challenging task of trying cases in Colorado on behalf of law enforcement, not afraid to take risks, and undeterred by negative media attention. 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.
Preferred candidates will have:
Preferred experience must be demonstrated on the application in addition to resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter may not be considered. Your cover letter should address the extent of your litigation experience, why you are interested in the position, and why you are the right person for the position.
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
CL0357 Assistant City Attorney SeniorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$134,933.00 - $229,386.00Target Pay
$134,933 - $172,000/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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