Assistant City Attorney II

Our Assistant City Attorney II provides legal representation and advice to staff, City Council, Boards and Commissions. This position will primarily advise the Loveland Police Department and supervise the municipal prosecutor(s), in addition to working on other municipal legal issues for the City Attorney.

The salary range for this position is $113,685 - $164,843 annually with a hiring range of $113,685 - $139,264 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:00am (Mountain Time).

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

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions

• Interpret federal, state and local laws, rulings and regulations.
• Provide legal advice to City Council, City departments and officials, and various City boards and commissions.
• Participate in the establishment of City policy, identifies practical considerations, and possesses the ability to mediate interdepartmental conflict.
• Prepares contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
• Review City contracts and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and potential legal implications.
• Attend City Council meetings as Acting City Attorney, in the absence of the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney, as may be required.
• Communicates directly and effectively with City Manager, Department Directors, Department staff, outside counsel, opposing counsel and members of the public as necessary.
• Manage strategic direction of projects in cooperation with clients and negotiate deadlines, deliverables, and competing priorities for multiple clients and departments.
• Identifies potential and actual legal issues raised by City policies and practices. Recommend and direct actions to address such issues.
• Coordinate and direct complex multi-departmental projects related to City policy, municipal code, or legal risk Represent the City in negotiations and in administrative and court proceedings.
• Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility.
• Performs 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.
• Keep the City Attorney informed of matters being handled and of forthcoming matters of concern that may present a risk to the City.
• Participate in the direction and strategic planning of City Attorney's Office operations.
• Review, critique and edit others' legal writing and documents.
• Designs and present training to client staff, boards and commissions, City Council, and City Attorney’s Office staff.
• May attend executive and upper management team meeting for the City Attorney.
• Administer or manage the City Attorney's Office as needed when the City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney are absent or by assignment.
• Assist in training and advising other attorneys and support staff.
• As assigned or required, prosecutes municipal court cases and give related law enforcement advice.
• Attend meetings of City boards and commissions as assigned.
• Work independently with a low level of supervision by the City Attorney.
• Uphold core values of the City and the City Attorney’s Office in day-to-day interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: Law Degree (JD)

Required Experience: 5 years of experience in municipal law and/or related areas such as land use, real estate, sales and use tax, elections, civil litigation, Colorado water law, and/or other local government law.

Certifications

• • Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado and be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court.
  • Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the law.
• Specific knowledge of municipal law, other local government law, real property law, land use law, employment law, utility law, Colorado water law, or similar areas relevant to a municipal practice.
• General knowledge of City organization and operations.
• Skilled in legal writing and research.
• Participate in team problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Use word processing and presentation software, and to do on-line legal research.
• Work independently in protecting the legal interests of the City and in supporting the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney.
• Perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest.
• 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.
• Deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously and tactfully.

Physical Demands: 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.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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!

Benefits Information

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
  
  

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility: This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.

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