City of Aurora

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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 Anticipated Hiring salary: $106,033 - $132,542/year Salary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline to submit applications is January 2nd, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The classification involves the prosecution of City ordinance violations, including negotiations, motions, trial practice and appeals. Applicants must be members, in good standing, of the Colorado Bar. As an Assistant City Attorney, you will utilize your knowledge and abilities obtained through law school education and municipal, governmental or private experience to conduct research, draft legal documents and prosecute cases in the Aurora Municipal Court, through the Criminal Division of the City Attorney's Office. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Advises and consults with City staff on legal matters; determining the nature of legal problems, and offers counsel based on legal expertise and experience Conducts research for trials and appellate briefs Drafts City Code provisions, legal opinions, and ordinances and resolutions for review of City Attorney Responds to requests from City staff and members of City Council 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 Reviews contracts for compliance with City code and other applicable laws and precedents Searches for, reads, and analyzes legal newsletters, journals, ordinances, books, and case notes pertinent to on-going legal matters May serve as a criminal trial and appellate attorney in Criminal Division Performs other related duties as assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Education: Graduation from an accredited law school. Must be a member, in good standing, of the Colorado Bar Experience: 5 years of experience with negotiations, trials, and appeals of municipal ordinance violations Licenses and Certifications Required: Must be a member, in good standing, of the Colorado Bar Association. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment Preferred Qualifications: None 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, trial procedure, etc., to carry out assigned duties Demonstrated knowledge of human behavior Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and motivation Skill in the use of windows-based programs Strong customer service skills Skill in customer relations, crisis communications management, and public speaking Substantial skill in pleadings practice Skilled in legal research, strong interpersonal skills Skilled in teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitude Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability and perseverance for daily courtroom/litigation duties Effectively prosecute violators of municipal ordinances Ability to effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept High energy, positive “can do” attitude with a high level of accountability for driving results Strong focus on customer needs and approachability Undisputed integrity and trust Excellent problem solving, negotiating and communication skills Ability to effectively deal with change and ambiguity Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships and manage conflict High learning agility, driven to continuously develop existing and new skills Ability to work effectively within and to contribute to a team approach to providing legal services WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel Physical Demands: Sedentary physical work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, carts and moveable shelving occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Work Environment: Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment; in an office or courtroom Equipment Used: Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.