Description:

Job Summary:
The Assistant City Attorney primarily prosecutes cases in and appeals from Municipal Court, particularly juvenile arraignments, adult arraignments, show cause hearings, pretrial conferences, and trial work. Provides legal representation and advice to the City, City boards and commissions, and City staff; and to perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the City Attorney.

The salary range for this position is $104,737.36 - $146,632.30 annually with a hiring range of $104,737.36 - $125,684.83, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, November 24, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. with a start date in January 2026.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions:

Provides Municipal Court prosecution services. Such duties include, but are not limited to, meeting with defendants and their attorneys; meeting with police officers, code enforcement officials, witnesses and victims; responding to written motions of defendants; legal research and representing the City in appeals from Municipal Court.
Represents the City in liquor licensing and other enforcement matters.
Regularly drafts motions, notices, and proposed orders for Municipal Court and district court as needed.
Jointly participates with the Municipal Court and Thompson School District in the Teen Court Program.
Interprets federal, state and local laws, rulings, and regulations.
Represents the City in negotiations in administrative and court proceedings.
May attend City Council meetings, City management team meetings, and boards and commissions meetings, as needed or assigned.
Provides legal advice to City departments and officials and various City boards and commissions.
Prepares contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
Reviews City contracts and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and potential legal implications.
Identifies legal issues raised by City policies and practices, and recommends actions to address such issues.
Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility.
May perform legal research, write briefs, memorandum and opinions of law for the City Attorney, City Council, City boards and commissions, City staff, and in conjunction with litigation activities.
Regularly informs the City Attorney of matters being handled as required.
Performs such other duties as are assigned or required by the City Attorney.

Other Job Functions:

May supervise the work of law student attorney interns, as assigned or coordinated with other attorneys in the office.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

No management expectations.

Qualifications:
Education:

Required: Law Degree (LD)

Experience:

Required: 2 years' experience in criminal prosecution, criminal justice advising, municipal prosecution, administrative prosecution, criminal defense or equivalent courtroom experience.
Preferred: Experience in any area of municipal law.

Certifications:

Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado, or eligible to be licensed in Colorado via reciprocity within two (2) weeks of hire date.
Must be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court (and non-Colorado highest court/attorney regulation agency as applicable).
Valid driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to make sound judgment and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the Municipal Judge, Municipal Court staff, City Council, City staff, Municipal Court defendants and their attorneys, and the general public.
Ability to keep constituents apprised of matters being handled as required.
Good working knowledge of Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure and the Colorado Rules of Evidence.
General knowledge of the law.
Specific knowledge of municipal law, other local government law, real property law, land use law, employment law, utility law, or similar areas relevant to a municipal practice.
General knowledge of City organization and operations.
Skill in legal writing and research.
Ability to think creatively and participate in problem solving as a member of a collaborative and engaged legal team.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Capable of appearing in Loveland Municipal Court to represent the City, litigating cases, conducting arraignments, and any other attendant duty of Loveland Municipal Court.
Capable of appearing in state and federal court representing the interest of the City.
Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and to conduct online legal research.
Ability to work independently to protect the legal interests of the City and support the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney.
Ability to perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, often under pressure, consistent with the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy, and responsibility attending the position.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, co-workers and the public, and deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
Ability to effectively manage a high volume of work.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment:

Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program