Assistant County Attorney I

The Arapahoe County Attorney's Office is seeking to fill an Assistant County Attorney I position. The Arapahoe County Attorney's Office is a full service in-house public law firm that represents and advises the County and its elected officials, departments and employees on a wide spectrum of legal matters. This position will primarily be responsible for assisting with litigation in state and federal court and with other legal issues as needed. The person selected to fill this position will work with and learn from a collaborative and friendly team of local government attorneys with substantial expertise in their fields and have an opportunity to make a positive difference for the residents of the County.

Assistant County Attorney I Salary Range - $82,365.66 - $131,570.14

The salary range shown at the header of this posting is the minimum and maximum salary for Assistant County Attorney I. Most hires have a starting salary between the minimum and midpoint of the grade being hired to. Applicable experience and education will be considered by the County Attorney and HR when making an offer to an applicant.

Assistant County Attorney I
* Represents the County and/or its elected officials, departments and employees in legal proceedings in state and federal court, and in administrative proceedings.
* Provides oral and written legal advice to the Board of County Commissioners, its elected officials, departments, employees, and boards.
* Drafts regulations, ordinances and resolutions.
* Reviews proposed legislation that has a potential impact on the County.
* Conducts legal research on various topics.
* Independently investigates facts and reviews findings for substantiation.
* Attends Board of County Commissioner and other meetings.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
* Knowledge of legal research techniques and ability to effectively and accurately conduct legal research on wide range of topics.
* General knowledge of relevant legal principles applicable to local government practice.
* Ability to use a personal computer for e-mail, calendaring, word processing and to conduct legal research.
* Ability to investigate and process factual information effectively, and to apply legal rules to factual situations accurately.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work effectively when faced with a high volume of work and multiple deadlines.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, elected officials, fellow employees and the general public.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Required Education and Experience:
* Juris Doctorate Degree with license to practice law in Colorado

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Litigation experience or judicial clerkship

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
* Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either upright or walking.
* Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
* Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
* Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
* Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
* Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
* Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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