Assistant Town Attorney II or III (Dependent on Qualifications)

Assistant Town Attorney II or III (Dependent on Qualifications)

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The individual will perform standard to intermediate legal work at the direction of the Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney. Their primary responsibilities include providing legal advice to Town Councilmembers and employees; drafting and finalizing memorandums, letters, contracts, and legal documents; litigation; record keeping; and file and case management. This position requires knowledge and use of legal terminology, great customer service skills to assist in daily interactions with the public, employees, and Town Mayor/Council. This individual will receive instruction or assistance as appropriate to skill and experience level, but is expected to work under limited supervision and on their own initiative perform standard and intermediate legal duties. Although guidance is available, the position requires the ability to manage legal tasks with increasing autonomy, initiative, and accountability. The Assistant Town Attorney II may be assigned to areas of specialty requiring knowledge and expertise in construction and other contracts, land use and zoning, code enforcement, liquor licensing, elections, public finance, sales and use tax, public records, employment, or other areas of municipal law.

All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision and values of TRUE.

*The Town is growing a new legal division in\-house and we are currently looking to hire two Assistant Town Attorneys. You may notice a level I posted separately than this one and then this current requisition which we are looking to hire either a level II or III from but only one FTE at these higher levels.*Application Period:

• Posting Dates: 05/22/2026 \- 06/07/2026
• This posting will close on Sunday, June 7th at 11:59PM. Please ensure your application is complete for consideration. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This job may close early without further notice.

Expected Interview Timeline:

• 1st Round Interviews: Thursday, June 18th
• 2nd Round Interviews: Friday, June 26th

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### Work Location:

• 645 Holbrook Street, Erie Colorado 80516

### Salary Range:

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

Assistant Town Attorney II

$129,391/annually

$155,258/annually

$181,134/annually

Assistant Town Attorney III

$139,085/annually

$166,902/annually

$194,719/annually

Salary will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The budgeted hiring range is between minimum and midpoint. The full salary range is displayed to show the potential for growth for our future hire.

### Anticipated Work Schedule:

• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Flexibility is essential, as the role requires attendance at evening Town Council and committee meetings when scheduled.
• This position includes an office at Town Hall and requires a minimum of three in\-office days per week, with the option to work remotely for up to two days. Due to the complexity of the role, additional in\-office days may be necessary.
• Work hours are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the Town and may include occasional adjustments.

To review the full job description, environmental and physical factors please review job here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Conducts research and summarizes laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, transactional matters, opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other documentation. Investigates the facts of cases and ensures that all relevant information is considered.
• Attends meetings and executive sessions of Town Council, Planning Commission, or other Town boards and commissions as directed. Serves as counsel to Town boards and commissions and advises on legal matters.
• Collects, compiles, organizes, and analyzes various data for use in reports and documentation. Prepares and presents written legal analysis, reports, and recommendations to client departments and Town Council.
• Prepares, revises, and executes routine contracts and responds to counter proposals or related documentation and exhibits. Responds to client inquiries and communications and performs document management.
• Assists with liquor license applications and hearings.
• Handles or works with outside counsel on state, federal, and administrative litigation matters including the coordination and preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, exhibits, discovery, and responses.
• Drafts, proofreads, and edits legal documents, including contracts, memos, letters, reports, deeds, ordinances, resolutions, and presentations.
• Reviews and responds to Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) or Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) requests and coordinates with departments to redact, organize, and produce responsive records using JustFOIA.
• Reviews and monitors proposed legislation that has a potential impact on the Town.
• Assists in the development of short and long\-range goals including annual efforts to advance the Town’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Contributes to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs.
• Provides strong customer service and communication skills whether in verbal or written communication when interacting with all levels of personnel within the Town and the general public in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Manages their workload to achieve departmental goals.
• Assures that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Town of Erie policies and procedures, Town of Erie Charter, and the Town of Erie Municipal Code.
• Assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies, and procedures.
• Identifies and recommends changes or improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Desired Qualifications

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Assistant Town Attorney II

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• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• 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 in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203\.2, 203\.3, 203\.4, or 205\.6
• Minimum of four years experience in a law firm, government law office, or similar setting
• CJIS Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• At least two years’ prior experience in local government, preferably in Colorado
• Prior experience drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, licenses, and deeds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Office 365 products as well as PDF services such as Adobe
• Familiarity with the following systems/software/databases: Legistar/Granicus, JustFOIA, Laserfiche, and Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Meticulous proofreading and document management skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing high\-volume caseloads, calendaring and strict deadlines

Maintain professional demeanor and observe confidentiality requirements generally applicable to law offices.

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Assistant Town Attorney III

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• Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• 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 in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203\.2, 203\.3, 203\.4, or 205\.6\.
• Minimum of eight years experience in a law firm, government law office, or similar setting.
• CJIS Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

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• Prior experience drafting ordinances, resolutions, contracts, licenses, and deeds
• At least four years' prior experience in local government, preferably in Colorado
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Office 365 products as well as PDF services such as Adobe
• Familiarity with the following systems/software/databases: Legistar/Granicus, JustFOIA, Laserfiche, and Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous proofreading and document management skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing high\-volume caseloads, calendaring and strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor and observe confidentiality requirements generally applicable to law offices.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Expectations:

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• Maintain professional demeanor and observe confidentiality requirements generally applicable to law offices.
• If the employee will be driving, the Town will require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.
• Position is generally scheduled Monday – Friday with attendance expected at evening meetings several times per month with additional occasional weekend and evening work.
• May require attendance at off\-site meetings, trials, or hearings as well as after\-hours meetings.

### Pre\-employment screenings include:

• Interview process
• Reference checks
• Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan, Sex\-Offender Registry check and Motor Vehicle Report through DMV

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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### Knowledge of:

Colorado statutes and rules of procedure, court procedure and accepted court interpretations, state and federal government regulations, and Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct; government organization, authority (including home rule authority), functions, and limitations; intermediate level understanding of principles and practices of general and municipal law; intermediate level analysis and research techniques sufficient to be able to gather information, analyze desired information, and formulate appropriate recommendations; intermediate level knowledge in a required legal specialty; correct use of English usage including grammar, punctuation, and syntax; procurement; legal terminology; Town of Erie policies, procedures, and code.

### Skills in:

Operation of a personal computer including required software such as Microsoft Office and Office 365 products, PDF software such as Adobe, legal research software such as Lexis Nexis or Westlaw; reading, understanding, and interpreting intermediate level legal documents; operation of equipment such as telephone, cell phone, and copier; understanding and responding to customer’s and co\-worker’s needs; maintaining accurate records and documents within retention requirements.

### Abilities in:

Communicating and listening effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences; interpretating a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, table, or schedule form; working independently with moderate supervision; prioritizing work and meeting established deadlines; perform moderately challenging legal work involving the use of independent judgment and initiative; solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; clearly explaining policies and procedures to interested parties; reading, analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and applicable precedents to present information in clear and logical form both orally and in writing; negotiating contracts, leases, deeds, and other legal documents with third parties; negotiate a resolution for standard to advanced legal issues; effectively and persuasively represent the Town and its employees in court or administrative proceedings; attend various Council, board, or commission meetings to provide legal information or advice; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public; interpreting standard to advanced legal documents or terminology for other departments; performing legal analysis involving the use of independent judgement and initiative; maintaining confidentiality of records, data, and information; developing and preparing correspondence and memorandum; clearly explaining policies and procedures to interested parties; effectively managing work with a high volume and multiple deadlines including addressing multiple and competing demands or meeting deadlines; organizing tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency; adapting to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or rapidly changing priorities; employing and enforcing safety practices and procedures; proofreading; attention to detail; organization; add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

### Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre\-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov.

Town of Erie Benefits:

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The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.

Designated full\-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death \& Dismemberment Insurance (AD\&D)
• Employer paid Short\- and Long\-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death \& Dismemberment Insurance (AD\&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro\-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre\-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) \\
• Fifteen (15\) Paid Holidays
• Twenty\-Four (24\) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee\-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half\-off charging at Town\-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)\-qualified employer!

### EEOC Statement:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co\-workers, and non\-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.