City Attorney at City of Colorado Springs

Description / Position Overview* We encourage interested applicants to apply early as applications will be reviewed as they are received.*City AttorneyThe City of Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced and highly qualified attorney to serve as its next City Attorney. This executive-level role leads the City Attorneys Office and serves as the chief legal advisor to City Council the Mayor City departments and enterprises boards and commissions and City employees.The City Attorneys Office advises the Mayor City Council their appointees and City enterprises including Colorado Springs Utilities - as well as City boards commissions committees and staff in the conduct of City business. The Office represents the City in all court cases where the City has an interest and prosecutes all cases docketed in Municipal Court. The City Attorney oversees four divisions: Corporate Litigation & Employment Prosecution and Utilities.Learn more about the City Attorneys Office: City Attorneys Office City of Colorado SpringsAbout the City of Colorado SpringsNestled at the base of majestic Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain Colorado Springs is home to more than 506000 residents and spans 195 square miles of breathtaking landscapes. With 243 days of sunshine annually the City offers an exceptional quality of life combining natural beauty cultural vibrancy and economic opportunity.Colorado Springs features over 150 parks and 375 miles of trails a thriving downtown and diverse neighborhoods and a strong military academic and nonprofit presence. It is home to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Museum and has a growing reputation as a hub for aerospace defense and cybersecurity industries.The City operates under a Council-Mayor form of government led by a popularly elected Mayor and nine-member City Council.Learn more about the Citys Strategic Planand our Mayor here: Mayors OfficeThe PositionAs City Attorney you will lead the Citys legal strategy and services ensuring that the organization operates within the law while advancing its strategic goals. You will provide high-level legal counsel to elected officials City leadership departments enterprises boards commissions and employees on a wide range of complex issues.You will oversee all litigation and legal matters involving the City including legal research contract review ordinance and resolution development and other core advisory functions. The City Attorney represents the City in court proceedings administrative hearings negotiations and other legal forums as needed and ensures that legal services are delivered in a timely effective and efficient manner across the organization.This role includes leadership and management of a talented team of division attorneys paralegals and legal support staff. You will be responsible for staffing performance management work assignments and the use and oversight of outside counsel. You will also partner closely with City leadership to shape policy support compliance and anticipate and address legal risks.Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity Attorney Class SpecificationsThe ideal candidateThe ideal candidate is a seasoned municipal or government law practitioner with a strong record of leadership and service. They are an exceptional communicator who can clearly explain complex legal issues to diverse audiences a strategic thinker who anticipates challenges and develops practical legal solutions and a collaborative leader committed to trust transparency and high ethical standards. This individual thrives in a fast-paced dynamic public-sector environment and is energized by the opportunity to support a growing and vibrant city.Minimum QualificationsJD (Juris Doctor) or LLB (Bachelors of Law) from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school.Ten years of demonstrated legal experience.Three years of legal supervisory experience and/or three years of experience mentoring other attorneys.Admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing.Preferred QualificationsExperience with a Colorado governmental entity.Experience advising a city council or other legislative/advisory board.Experience with the Colorado Open Records Act and Colorado Open Meetings Law.Experience drafting reviewing and revising legal documents including but not limited to formal legal opinions legislation and agreements.Experience managing or supervising the work of other attorneys paralegals and project managers.Additional InformationA complete application consists of a résumé cover letter and a writing sample.The writing sample must have been drafted within the past five (5) years be no more than five (5) pages in length and may not be a pleading. Writing samples containing privileged or confidential attorney-client communications are not permitted unless the applicant has obtained a valid waiver of privilege.The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBIs criminal history records.Please contact Kristen Clinton at for any questions about this position.Note:This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Apply to Join Our TeamPlease visit theCity of Colorado Springs Careers pageand review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).Completing your application in full including the entire work experience section will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.Applicants may redact information from their resumes certifications transcripts or any other additional application materials that identify the applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability pageOur Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes you may submit another application prior to the positions closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications pageYou can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page. 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