Closing Date: 22nd January, 2025

Description:

Job Summary:
The City of Fort Collins City Attorney Office has an opening for a full-time Prosecution Attorney position. This position will be a part of the City's prosecution team, prosecuting violations of the City's ordinances including traffic laws, criminal laws, building codes, and nuisance and zoning enforcement. Additional assignments will likely include liquor or marijuana licensing enforcement, advising Fort Collins Police and Code Enforcement officers, and special projects. We will select a top candidate from applicants who fulfill either Assistant City Attorney I or Assistant City Attorney II qualifications. Differentiating factors between the Attorney I and II designation include job qualifications, level of supervisory oversight, complexity of assignments, and project management. Please see below for education and experience requirements for both classifications.

This position offers an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals in an upbeat, fast-paced work environment to support the operations of one of the best communities in Colorado.

The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide excellent legal services that reflect the values and achieve the goals of the City, including the City's commitment to equity and inclusion. The City Attorney's Office is growing and developing, continually working toward operational excellence, creativity, and innovation. Additional opportunities may be available in the future for attorneys who demonstrate acuity and continue to build their knowledge and skills. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work, and a meaningful way to put your skills and experience to work for your community, this position could be right for you.

Note: Applications should include both a resume/CV and Cover Letter. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully applied. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager, and you will be notified whether you are or are not selected for further interviews, evaluation, or testing. If you have changes in your contact information, please update your profile in our application system. Post-offer background check is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position for an Attorney I or II are expected to include the following:

Work in a team office environment (an Attorney I can expect to have some direct attorney supervision).
Conduct arraignments and pre-trial conferences with members of the public and defense attorneys concerning alleged ordinance violations, and complete related court processes.
Represent the City in municipal court hearings and trials regarding ordinance violations, and in hearings before the liquor and marijuana licensing authorities.
Defend appeals of municipal court convictions.
Write briefs and motions and respond to motions, conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
Interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
Provide legal advice to City Council, City departments, and officials.
Draft code language and prepare ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
Identify potential and actual legal issues raised by City policies and practices and recommend actions to address issues.
Provide legal advice and trainings for police and specially commissioned officers.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement, code enforcement, and other specially commissioned officers, and partner agencies.
Support the City and City Attorney's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Present trainings for law enforcement, code enforcement, and other city clients and community organizations.

In addition, an Attorney II may be expected to administer or manage projects in the City Attorney's Office by assignment.

Management Responsibilities:
No

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

Attorney I:

General knowledge of Colorado law and relevant regulations.
Specific knowledge of criminal law and procedures.
Courtroom experience.
Skilled in legal writing and research, producing memos, agreements, legal opinions, ordinances, code language and other materials that are logical, concise, accurate, easy to follow for clients without legal training, and free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Able to participate in team problem-solving.
Strong analytical skills.
Able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with strong interpersonal skills.
Able to use court and policy databases, video conferencing systems, word processing collaboration, time tracking, and presentation software, and do online research.

In addition to the above, an Attorney II is expected to demonstrate the following:

High level research, writing, and proofreading skills.
Interest in innovating and improving processes.
Leadership skills.
Able to coordinate and facilitate projects.
Ability to perform duties effectively with minimal supervision and assistance.

Education and Experience:
Attorney I:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Preferred experience: 1-2 years' experience as a practicing attorney or comparable legal work with an emphasis on criminal law.

Attorney II:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; 5-6 years' experience as a practicing attorney or comparable legal work with an emphasis on criminal law.

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The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.