Special Counsel Temp - Invitation Only

Job Summary:

The Special Counsel position supports City Licensing and as needed, municipal court prosecution.

This position is invitation only and is temporary 6 months maximum working less than 20 hours per week.

Only applicants invited by the City of Loveland will be considered.

The salary range for this position is $63\.79 \- $89\.31 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

* Accountability \& Integrity

* Transparency \& Honoring the Public Trust

* Collaboration, Innovation

* Safety

* Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

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Essential Functions:

• Represents the City in licensing and other enforcement matters. Such duties include, but are not limited to, preparation for liquor licensing with applicable stakeholders and/or applicants involved.
• Provides Municipal Court prosecution services. Such duties include, but are not limited to, meeting with defendants and their attorneys; meeting with police officers, code enforcement officials, witnesses and victims; responding to written motions of defendants; legal research and representing the City in appeals from Municipal Court.
• May draft motions, notices, and proposed orders for Municipal Court and district court as needed.
• Interprets federal, state and local laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Represents the City in negotiations in administrative and court proceedings.
• Performs professional legal work carrying the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility.
• Regularly informs the City Attorney of matters being handled as required.
• Performs such other duties as are assigned or required by the City Attorney.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager requirements for this position.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Required: Law Degree from an ABA\-accredited U.S. law school.

Experience:

* Required: 5 Years experience in criminal prosecution, criminal justice advising, municipal prosecution, administrative prosecution, criminal defense or equivalent courtroom experience.

* Preferred: Some experience in any area of municipal law.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to actively practice law in the State of Colorado, or eligible to be licensed in Colorado via reciprocity within two (2\) weeks of hire date.
• Must be in good standing with the Colorado Supreme Court (and non\-Colorado highest court/attorney regulation agency as applicable).
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to make sound judgment and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co\-workers, the Municipal Judge, Municipal Court staff, City Council, City staff, Municipal Court defendants and their attorneys, and the general public.
• Ability to keep constituents apprised of matters being handled as required.
• Good working knowledge of Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure and the Colorado Rules of Evidence.
• General knowledge of the law.
• Specific knowledge of municipal law, other local government law, real property law, land use law, employment law, utility law, or similar areas relevant to a municipal practice.
• General knowledge of City organization and operations.
• Skill in legal writing and research.
• Ability to think creatively and participate in problem solving as a member of a collaborative and engaged legal team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of appearing in Loveland Municipal Court to represent the City, litigating cases, conducting arraignments, and any other attendant duty of Loveland Municipal Court.
• Capable of appearing in state and federal court representing the interest of the City.
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software, and to conduct online legal research.
• Ability to work independently to protect the legal interests of the City and support the goals and objectives of the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney.
• Ability to perform with integrity; demonstrate honesty and sensitivity to ethical issues; and avoid actual or apparent impropriety and/or conflicts of interest.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, often under pressure, consistent with the highest levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy, and responsibility attending the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, co\-workers and the public, and deal with problems timely, effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
• Ability to effectively manage a high volume of work.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

* Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Working Environment:

* Frequent: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.

* Occasional: Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Non\-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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

The City of Loveland participates in E\-Verify. In accordance with E\-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I\-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E\-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E\-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.