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Location

Pueblo, CO | United States

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Job description

As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected. Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city. Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package. 

Job Description

The City of Pueblo is hiring a City Attorney. This position offers an attractive pay and benefits package as well as opportunities to help and serve the local community. The City Attorney has the overall responsibility of providing legal advice and assistance to the Mayor, City Council, City boards and commissions, and City departments. The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. As chief counsel for the City, this position exercises independent judgment and decision making. The City Attorney must be a licensed Colorado attorney for at least three (3) years immediately prior to appointment. The City Attorney will serve as counsel for the City in administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as recommending settlement; performing legal research; reviewing documents and contracts; preparing and drafting briefs, pleadings, and legal opinions; participating in court hearings, arbitrations, and trials; providing legal advice relating to risk exposures; and as requested, advising City departments and agencies concerning local, state, and federal legislation. The City Attorney shall carry out all legal and administrative functions assigned by law or ordinance. This full-time position offers the successful candidate a variety of benefits that provide a great work/life balance, a rewarding work environment, and a competitive annual salary of $164,643.36 - $201,212.28. Applications will be received from February 12, 2024 – March 3, 2024. Click on City Attorney for access to the complete

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and to apply now! Go to  to see all City of Pueblo open positions.

 

This marketing statement is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required for the position.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Qualifications

This position requires: 

• Thorough knowledge of the law of Colorado municipal corporations and understanding of substantive civil and criminal law
• Knowledge of organization of the municipal government of Pueblo, its Charter and ordinances
• Ability to prepare memoranda of law and direct the course of lawsuits in the State and Federal courts
• Ability to provide reasoned legal opinions on municipal and general law matters
• Outstanding analytical ability
• Ability to meet and deal successfully and professionally with the public and City clients
• Administrative ability
• Initiative
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to make decisions promptly
• Good administrative and legal judgment
• Tact
• Firmness

 

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QUALIFICATIONS

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In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires the following:

• Graduation from an accredited law school 
• Must be a licensed attorney of the State of Colorado for at least three (3) years immediately prior to appointment
• At least ten (10) years of concentrated municipal law experience immediately prior to appointment
• Residence within the City of Pueblo within six months of appointment and for duration of appointment
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
 
Must maintain license to practice law in Colorado in good standing. All required licenses and certifications listed above must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at

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