About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected starting salary range for this position is $109,134.00 - $126,869.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1st month of start date

• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)

• Free RTD Eco Pass

Location

In this position you will work out of the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building located at 201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202, but you will also work in the City and County Building, the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse, and the Downtown Detention Center. Office hours are 8:00AM – 5:00PM, but may be longer depending on the needs of the court and the case.

Who We Are

The Denver City Attorney’s Office, one of the largest and most diverse law firms in Colorado, serves as the legal adviser to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder and all City departments and agencies; represents and defends the City in legal matters; handles all suits initiated on behalf of the City and County of Denver and any of its departments and agencies; prosecutes violations of City ordinances; and provides counsel to elected officials and client agencies on charter interpretation and reform.

We’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive workplace that values different perspectives, lived experiences, and backgrounds. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by meaningful public service, you’ll feel at home here.

What You'll Do

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking an Associate Assistant City Attorney to join the Child Protection and Youth Services Unit within the Human Services Legal Services Section. In this important role, you will support Denver Human Services in Dependency & Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency matters, representing social workers and administrators in state trial and appellate courts.

In addition to appearing in court, the attorney attends collaborative, multi-disciplinary meetings to guide decisions for the treatment and placement of families, children, and youth. Our attorneys regularly appear in all state courts, including Denver Juvenile Court.

In this role you will:

• Provide legal consultation and representation for Denver Human Services throughout all stages of Dependency & Neglect litigation
• Prepare social workers for Juvenile Delinquency hearings and handle motions, discovery, and court representation
• Participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary meetings related to youth and family services
• Draft motions, memoranda, briefs, and pleadings
• Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements
• Conduct legal research and assist colleagues on specialized matters
• Perform additional duties as assigned

The complete job specification is Assistant City Attorney-Associate.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate possesses the following capabilities, in addition to having the required qualifications:

• Experience in juvenile law
• Mediation experience
• Experience in Youth Programs
• An undergraduate degree or minor in Social Work, Juvenile Justice, Sociology and Political Science
• A background working with neighborhood or restorative justice programs
• Experience with programs connected to the Dept. of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• A strong commitment to public service
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: 

• Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Law Degree
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience as an attorney at law
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
• License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, May 31, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 31, 2026 at 11:59PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL0355 Assistant City Attorney Associate

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$109,134.00 - $180,071.00

Target Pay

$109,134.00 - $126,869.00/yearly, based on education and experience

Agency

City Attorney's Office

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

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