Assistant City Attorney EntryThe City Attorney's Office is hiring an unlimited Assistant City Attorney for the Prosecution and Code Enforcement (PACE) Section of the Department of Law. A Prosecution Entry Assistant City Attorney prosecutes a variety of ordinance violations that occur within the City and County of Denver. In addition to traditional prosecution, this position will be part of a dynamic prosecution team utilizing state of the art technology to help keep the Denver community safe. Additionally, PACE has a dynamic Neighborhood Prosecution Team that assists in resolving a variety of disputes to divert them from becoming traditional criminal cases.
We seek an attorney with experience in criminal law with an understanding of municipal government law, a strong commitment to public service, and courtroom experience.PACE prosecutes municipal crimes and traffic offenses and help crime victims safely navigate the criminal justice system. We also provide Denver residents with tools to help prevent crimes and provide alternative resolutions to traditional prosecutions. We prosecute persons charged with municipal crimes including domestic violence, assault, shoplifting, trespassing, and traffic violations. We handle civil nuisance abatement cases and licensing violations.
We help victims of crimes understand their rights and provide planning to help victims safely participate in the criminal justice process. Our neighborhood prosecution team helps neighborhood organizations address criminal activity. We manage mental health and drug and alcohol commitments.Specifically, as the Prosecution Entry Assistant City Attorney of City Attorney's Office, you will:Evaluate and prepare cases for all stages of criminal prosecutionWork collaboratively with paralegals and victim advocates to ensure cases are properly prepared and decisions are victim-centricDraft appropriate motions and respond to motions in a highly professional and timely mannerDraft and respond to appealsProvide City agencies with legal adviceRepresent City agencies during administrative hearings. Interpret policy, ordinances and charter requirementsAssist other attorneys working in specialized areas with research and related activities.Provide agencies with formal legal opinionsDraft proposed ordinancesThe City Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing an equitable, inclusive, and diverse work environment.
Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, we respect and honor our differences, we create a culture of compassion, collaboration, and common purpose of sharing our talents and creativity with each other and the City we serve. We celebrate bringing our whole selves to work every day.The preferred candidates will be attorneys who have experience with the following:Significant experience handling criminal mattersSubstantial experience in all phases of criminal litigationStrong oral and written communication skillsA history of success working in a fast-paced demanding criminal litigation practiceExperience with domestic violence cases or victimsWillingness to work in a paperless environmentCommitment to working collaboratively with a teamRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree or Bachelor of Law DegreeExperience Requirement: NoneEducation/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permittedLicense/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 205.6Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterApplication DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until Thursday, August 13, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 13, 2026 at 11:59PM.