Job Description

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Application Deadline:

November 7, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

42,577.60 - 63,252.80

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a part-time salaried position. The posted Hiring Range is adjusted based upon the Scheduled Weekly Hours divided by 40. If the adjusted salary rate falls below the FLSA exempt threshold, salary will be paid on an hourly basis.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non-Union (20 - 29 Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

(Assistant City Attorney I)
This position is for an attorney who will provide legal counsel for the City of Boulder's Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services Program (EPRAS). The EPRAS program expands legal and financial services for those facing a potential eviction. The program helps people resolve eviction-related housing issues through legal services, rental assistance, and mediation. In collaboration with EPRAS staff in the Housing and Human Services department (HHS), this position will represent those facing eviction in court pursuant to Boulder Revised Code § 12-2-9.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advice to City departments, administrative staff, and boards and commissions. Includes attending evening meetings. Includes conducting or assisting with legal research and preparing formal legal opinions.

• Prepare ordinances and resolutions.

• Negotiate, review and prepare agreements and contracts.

• Represent the City in administrative and/or judicial hearings.

• Perform other duties and legal services as assigned by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney.

• Related work to meet the needs of the City.

• Take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Use all required safety equipment and follow all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Report all accidents and damage to City property.

• Know and follow City and department policies. Reinforce and expand legal and subject matter expertise through professional training and development.

• Communicate and collaborate with EPRAS program staff in HHS to provide high-quality client services; assist in compiling service data and performance metrics; and generally advance program outcomes.

• Occasional evening meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal documents.

• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; make oral presentations to City departments, work groups, boards and commissions, and City Council; and willingness to attend evening and/or weekend meetings. Ability to interact with members of the public or City employees when explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered or presented.

• Ability to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guidelines in order to interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in unprecedented situations. Determine time, place and sequence of actions to be taken to meet deadline requirements.

• Know or quickly learn applicable law, court procedures and rules of evidence sufficient to assist in the litigation of cases in court and represent the City in administrative hearings.

• Knowledge of analysis and research techniques sufficient to gather information, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations.

• Know or quickly learn policy, ordinances and City Charter requirements sufficient to advise on matters that encompass a wide variety of municipal law issues.

• Independently adapt, interpret and apply written guidelines, precedents and standardized work practices to a variety of situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to prepare professional, concise and grammatically correct written documents.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, representatives of public or private entities, policy-making bodies, and members of the public.

• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision-making in solving problems and meeting organizational objectives.

• Know the principles and practices of general law sufficient to collaborate with other attorneys.

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Work or educational experience in state or local government and demonstrated interest in public service.

• Knowledge and understanding of legal issues relating to municipal law.

• Work experience in advising boards or commissions.

• Spanish fluency as a preferred qualification

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Licensed attorney in the state of Colorado or in the process of earning a license to practice in Colorado.

• At least one (1) year of education or work experience in local government issues, or related experience.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received : Deputy City Attorney

Supervision Exercised : None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Working Conditions and Requirements

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated : April 2025

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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