Job Summary

- This posting for an Assistant Town Attorney I or an Assistant Town Attorney II is open until filled -

The Assistant Town Attorney I or Assistant Town Attorney II will be responsible for handling a broad range of legal matters involving municipal law.

While not a requirement of the position, preference may be given to attorneys with prior experience practicing in the following areas:

• Legal Advisor on land-use issues. Emphasis in municipal land development and redevelopment is preferred, including but not limited to, zoning, annexations, condemnation, residential and commercial development, metropolitan/special districts, real estate, entitlements, contract drafting and other land use matters.

Assistant Town Attorney I

This entry-level Assistant Town Attorney position handles a broad range of municipal legal matters. The attorney will receive supervision, guidance and defined procedural framework as they navigate advising and representing various Town departments and divisions, and at time elected officials. Initial assignments are limited in scope and involve work at entry levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility. Entry level tasks include drafting simple contracts, memoranda for council and conducting legal research. As the attorney gains experience, duties will expand accordingly, with increased complexity, impendence and responsibility.

Assistant Town Attorney II
This mid-level position Assistant Town Attorney position is responsible for handling a broad range of municipal legal matters with moderate independence. In this position, the attorney exercises professional judgment within established legal framework and policies while advising and representing assigned Town department and divisions. An Assistant Town Attorney II also provides high level of support to the elected officials, including training and presenting at council meetings. Assignments typically involve matters of moderate to advanced complexity. Although guidance is available, the position requires the ability to manage legal tasks with increasing autonomy, initiative and accountability.

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Provides staff assistance to the Town on matters specified in the Town Charter, contracts, real property, state and federal constitutional law, zoning and land use, liquor licensing, taxation, open records, election law, municipal code interpretation and enforcement, and governmental liability and immunity.
• Provides legal advice to Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town departments.
• Represents the Town in administrative, quasi-judicial and judicial proceedings.
• Works in partnership with other employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services.
• Confers with staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel as needed regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures.
• Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements.
• Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Town ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Responsible for effectively managing workload and ensuring that responsibilities comply with the Town Charter, Parker Municipal Code, Town policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable Town policy, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Parker.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Town Attorney’s Office work plan and reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Requires a Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.

Must be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice in Colorado and must be a member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Colorado.

Employees in the Assistant Town Attorney position series may progress through the Assistant Town Attorney levels upon meeting the minimum qualifications for each level and demonstrating proficiency in the listed Employment Standards, along with the ability to independently manage assignments of increasing volume, complexity, significance, and responsibility. Below are the minimum distinguishing characteristics for each level:

Assistant Town Attorney I
Requires two (2) years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with at least one (1) year experience in municipal law preferred.

Assistant Town Attorney II
Requires five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with at least two (2) years’ experience in municipal law.

Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to adjust rapidly to re-prioritized work schedule.
• Ability to communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically.
• Ability to effectively use good judgment at all times.
• Ability to listen and focus on solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate a P.C. and familiarity with computer software applications (e.g., Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Excel).
• Ability to remain calm under time-sensitive pressured situations.
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the Town, legal system, and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to pass the following pre-offer and post-hire processes: reference checks, background checks, including local police check and sex offender registry, and fingerprint processing through CBI/FBI, and obtain CJIS certification.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.

General and Sensory Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Light Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The employee must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Environment

Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is typically quiet.

Additional Information

Work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with occasional evening meetings.

Hiring Timeline:
Posting: Continuous - open until filled
Preliminary Interviews: ongoing
Panel Interview: ongoing after successful completion of preliminary interview

Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$125,077

Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$148,050

Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$137,584

Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$162,855

The Town of Parker is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This posting for an Assistant Town Attorney I or an Assistant Town Attorney II is open until filled - The Assistant Town Attorney I or Assistant Town Attorney II will be responsible for handling a broad range of legal matters involving municipal law. While not a requirement of the position, preference may be given to attorneys with prior experience practicing in the following areas:Legal Advisor on land-use issues. Emphasis in municipal land development and redevelopment is preferred, including but not limited to, zoning, annexations, condemnation, residential and commercial development, metropolitan/special districts, real estate, entitlements, contract drafting and other land use matters. Assistant Town Attorney I - This entry-level Assistant Town Attorney position handles a broad range of municipal legal matters. The attorney will receive supervision, guidance and defined procedural framework as they navigate advising and representing various Town departments and divisions, and at time elected officials. Initial assignments are limited in scope and involve work at entry levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility. Entry level tasks include drafting simple contracts, memoranda for council and conducting legal research. As the attorney gains experience, duties will expand accordingly, with increased complexity, impendence and responsibility. Assistant Town Attorney II - This mid-level position Assistant Town Attorney position is responsible for handling a broad range of municipal legal matters with moderate independence. In this position, the attorney exercises professional judgment within established legal framework and policies while advising and representing assigned Town department and divisions. An Assistant Town Attorney II also provides high level of support to the elected officials, including training and presenting at council meetings. Assignments typically involve matters of moderate to advanced complexity. Although guidance is available, the position requires the ability to manage legal tasks with increasing autonomy, initiative and accountability. Examples of Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time. Provides staff assistance to the Town on matters specified in the Town Charter, contracts, real property, state and federal constitutional law, zoning and land use, liquor licensing, taxation, open records, election law, municipal code interpretation and enforcement, and governmental liability and immunity. Provides legal advice to Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town departments. Represents the Town in administrative, quasi-judicial and judicial proceedings. Works in partnership with other employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services. Confers with staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel as needed regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures. Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements. Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Town ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Responsible for effectively managing workload and ensuring that responsibilities comply with the Town Charter, Parker Municipal Code, Town policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations. Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable Town policy, and applicable state and federal regulations. Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Parker. Participates in the development and administration of the Town Attorney’s Office work plan and reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered. Requires a Juris doctorate from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school. Must be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice in Colorado and must be a member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Colorado. Employees in the Assistant Town Attorney position series may progress through the Assistant Town Attorney levels upon meeting the minimum qualifications for each level and demonstrating proficiency in the listed Employment Standards, along with the ability to independently manage assignments of increasing volume, complexity, significance, and responsibility. Below are the minimum distinguishing characteristics for each level:Assistant Town Attorney I - Requires two (2) years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with at least one (1) year experience in municipal law preferred. Assistant Town Attorney II - Requires five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney, with at least two (2) years’ experience in municipal law. Employment Standards. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to adjust rapidly to re-prioritized work schedule. Ability to communicate, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate diplomatically. Ability to effectively use good judgment at all times. Ability to listen and focus on solutions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to operate a P. C. and familiarity with computer software applications (e.g., Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Excel). Ability to remain calm under time-sensitive pressured situations. Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to anticipate needs. Ability to understand the organization and operation of the Town, legal system, and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Ability to pass the following pre-offer and post-hire processes: reference checks, background checks, including local police check and sex offender registry, and fingerprint processing through CBI/ FBI, and obtain CJIS certification. Working Conditions. The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. Tools & Equipment. Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle. General and Sensory Requirements. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision. Light Physical Demands. This position is primarily sedentary in nature. The employee must be able to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Environment. Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level is typically quiet. Additional Information Work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm with occasional evening meetings. Hiring Timeline:Posting: Continuous - open until filled. Preliminary Interviews: ongoing. Panel Interview: ongoing after successful completion of preliminary interview Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$125,077 Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney I: $102,104 -$148,050 Hiring salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$137,584 Full salary range for Assistant Town Attorney II: $112,314 -$162,855

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