Assistant City Attorney I, II, & III
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Assistant City Attorney I, II, & III
Salary
$79,385.76 - $136,277.76 Annually
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Appointed (Unclassified)
Job Number
2603-107450
Department
Law
Opening Date
03/09/2026
Closing Date
3/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:
This is an exceptional opportunity to work within diverse and interesting areas of the law. The Assistant City Attorney I, II or III position are an exempt, unclassified position. Subject to general direction from the City Attorney, this position exercises independent judgment and decision-making. Under the administrative direction of the City Attorney and/or Deputy City Attorney, prosecutes both criminal and civil violations of the City's Municipal Code. This is accomplished by advising the City on prosecutorial issues; providing representation in lawsuits; performing legal research; reviewing documents and templates; preparing and drafting briefs, pleadings, and legal opinions; participating in court hearings, administrative proceedings, and trials; providing legal advice relating to risk exposures; and as requested, advising City departments and agencies concerning local, state, and federal legislation.
This job description 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 of the position.
SALARY RANGE/CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
Depending on skills and experience, as determined by the City Attorney, selected candidates may be hired at the Assistant City Attorney I, II, or III level.
Assistant City Attorney I: $79,385.76 - $99,232.20 annually
Assistant City Attorney II: $99,232.32 - $111,354.00 annually
Assistant City Attorney III: $111,355.20 - $136,277.76 annually
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prosecutes violations of the Pueblo Municipal Code in the Pueblo Municipal Court;
Prepares for and attends trials, hearings, and other traffic, criminal and civil case activities;
Reviews facts and law, conducts legal research, prepares pleadings, and conducts interviews;
Conducts pretrial conferences, including negotiation of plea agreement offers and terms of deferred prosecution;
Performs related prosecutorial functions (e.g., plea negotiations, sentencing recommendations, probation revocations and contempt hearings);
Collaborates and confers with the City Attorney, as needed, including drafting legal opinion on the interpretation of the Pueblo Municipal Code and appeals;
Collaborates with the City Attorney, Court staff and, the Municipal Judge, as needed, regarding non-case related procedural matters;
Maintains and develops expertise of federal, state, and local laws, court decisions, ordinances, regulations, and policies that relate to prosecutorial activities and functions;
Provides staff assistance to the City Attorney;
Meets with City staff to explain policies and compliance with the law and resolve non-compliance issues;
Provides mentoring, counseling, and professional assistance on legal skills and professional responsibilities; and
May develop, provide, or coordinate staff training.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical attributes an employee must have in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include:
Must have ability to lift and move files and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds. Work is sedentary and done in a seated position, but requires frequent moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, or stooping to access files. The incumbent must be able to speak and hear to communicate with customers and employees by telephone or in person and use vision to operate a vehicle and work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must have knowledge of or familiarity with:
Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of Colorado municipal corporations;
Substantive law, including law of Colorado Criminal Procedure, Administrative law, law of Evidence, and Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure;
Federal and state laws and regulations that generally affect municipalities and prosecution of municipal offenses;
Legal principles, practices, concepts, procedures, and methodologies employed in administrative and judicial hearings;
Standard office equipment, computer equipment, and related software including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and electronic mail; and
Legal research methods and techniques including on-line legal research, and electronic filing systems employed by Colorado courts.
Must have the skill and ability to:
Provide responsible assistance to the City Attorney;
Effectively prosecute violators of municipal ordinances;
Analyze problems, identify alternate solutions, and make appropriate recommendations relating to City goals and objectives;
Draft, review, and analyze a wide variety of legal documents, contracts, policies, laws, and regulations;
Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making;
Possess and maintain a good reputation for honesty, integrity, and confidentiality;
Negotiate effectively;
Supervise secretarial and legal assistant employees;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse individuals such as attorneys, law enforcement agencies, City officials and staff, and other individuals who are involved in the civil justice process;
Perform job responsibilities independently and on own initiative in a timely manner; and
Work hours as needed or necessary including, but not limited to, evening meetings
Perform all job duties in a safe manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above the candidate must possess:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree
Admission to practice in Colorado and in good standing
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 valid, unrestricted licenses and/or certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment.
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.
BENEFITS:
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the "Benefits" hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits.
Benefits Package for Appointed positions
The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package for Appointed Positions delivering quality and value to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. From paid holidays and personal holidays to accruing vacation time, City employment lets you plan for your future, stay healthy and maintain a quality work/life balance for you and your family.
As a PERA member, you contribute a defined percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime benefit.
Members can choose between a defined benefit plan (pension) or a defined contribution plan (similar to a 401k).
You also have the option of enrolling in a voluntary supplemental 401k plan. Colorado PERA | Colorado PERA (copera.org)
The City offers multiple benefit plan options that are designed to fit different budget and coverage needs which include medical, dental and vision coverage for you and eligible family members, in addition to many other voluntary products such as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, pet insurance, and identify theft protection. All employees are also covered by a $25,000 life insurance policy that is paid for by the City. Appointed employees also receive an additional $50 per month to help offset premium costs: Employee Benefits | Pueblo, CO - Official Website (https://www.pueblo.us/259/Employee-Benefits) .
The City offers opportunities for professional growth. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides important support services for employees as well as their spouses and dependent children. This includes counseling, 24/7 crisis services, and web-based information resources all at no cost to the employee. Employee Benefits | Pueblo, CO - Official Website (https://www.pueblo.us/259/Employee-Benefits)
Paid leave and time off are provided for:
10 Paid Holidays
Vacation - accrued at 14 hours/mo. with a max accrual of 336 hours. Option to sell up to 80 hours each January for full pay
Sick - accrued at 8 hours/mo. with a max accrual of 1600 hours. Option to sell up to 80 hours for 40 hours pay once a year so long as balance after sellback is not reduced to less than 192 hours.
2 Personal Holidays per year
The City also provides FMLA, funeral and injury leave. See above link to Employee Benefits for details.
Employer
City of Pueblo
Address
101 E Riverwalk Pueblo, Colorado, 81003
Phone
719-553-2635
Website
http://www.pueblo.us/jobs
