Starting hiring salary DOQ (depending on qualifications) - $94,050.90 to $117,563.63 annually

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DEFINITION

ACA I/Assistant City Attorney I: 
Under direction of the City Attorney, this is the entry-level class in the City’s Assistant City Attorney series.  The ACA I is expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class, by prosecuting municipal ordinance violations and providing legal counsel to various departments. The ACA I is expected to work with some independence and initiative.    

Position Summary

Want to be a part of an organization that is as invested in your success as you are in the organization? Do you care about building a strong community that supports the needs of today and of future generations? At the City of Brighton, we are committed to operational excellence and a culture that is customer-centric and communicative.

The Assistant City Attorney I position is designed to provide talented individuals with an interest in local government the opportunity to gain practical and diverse real-world experience in various areas of law, with particular focus on land use, public records requests, procurement, and maybe some prosecution. We are looking for a talented attorney who is eager to learn, has a keen eye for detail, and is passionate about providing quality legal services to the City.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to influence the legal framework of a growing community. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, provide training to empower city officials, and take on high-stakes legal matters that affect residents. If you're ready for a career where your work makes a real difference, apply today and join a team that values collaboration.

The City of Brighton supports a strong quality of life and investment in the development of its employees. We offer competitive benefits including a hybrid work environment that includes some remote telework and flexible in-person options, generous holiday schedules, PTO and sick leave, employer contribution with immediate vesting in the City’s retirement program, and affordable health coverage. City employees and their families also enjoy access to the City’s recreation center, parks, and open space amenities.

This is an entry-level position where the Assistant City Attorney is expected to perform the full range of work with some independence and initiative.

Essential Job Duties

• Act as legal resource and advisor to City departments and their staff, including attending meetings to answer legal questions as needed on a variety of topics, identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, and communicating legal advice.
• Drafts, amends, and reviews legal documents, including ordinances, resolutions, agreements, City Council staff reports, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, deeds, and leases.
• Advise and assist the Community Development Department with review of plats, subdivision plans, development agreements and all aspects of the land use process.
• Assists the City Attorney in developing and maintaining a service-oriented work environment that supports the City’s vision, mission, and values.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the City Attorney.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the City charter, ordinances, codes, policies, procedures, practices, and general municipal operations, including how to access and apply municipal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Some knowledge of municipal court rules of procedure, evidentiary rules, and rules of professional conduct.
• Advanced knowledge of techniques and resources for conducting legal research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; a clear and concise writer and speaker (no “legalese”), articulate, intellectually honest, and direct without being abrasive.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive legal matters and inquiries.
• Diplomacy and political astuteness while remaining apolitical, with strong situational awareness and common sense.
• Proficiency in typical office software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Adobe, and general ability to learn new software programs.
• Some skill with prioritizing and completing work without supervision.
• Ability to exercise appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• A respectful attitude towards both coworkers and Brighton residents that promotes teamwork, open communication, integrity, trust-building, and effective customer service.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Law degree (JD, LLB) and licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• One year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a government law office and/or experience with land use; law school clinical experience, clerkships or internships will be considered.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed indoors and is primarily sedentary in nature.

Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, which include but may not be limited to, lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds, walking, standing, hand/eye coordination to operate a computer system, speech and hearing to maintain communication during the normal course of work.

Valid Colorado driver’s license with safe driving record.

Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire. 

About City of Brighton

Want to be a part of an organization that is as invested in your success as you are in the organization? Do you care about building a strong community that supports the needs of today and of future generations? At the City of Brighton, we are committed to operational excellence and a culture that is customer-centric and communicative.

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