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Assistant City Attorney II or Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Fort Collins City Attorney's Office
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Posted: 25-Nov-25
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: 120,000 to 165,000
Salary Details:
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $116,750.00 - 175,304.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
Assistant City Attorney II:
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $104,075.00 - $156,249.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: Req8246
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins City Attorney's Office is hiring a full-time Assistant City Attorney II or Senior Assistant City Attorney. Applicants for the Attorney II position should have at least 5 years of experience and applicants for the Senior Assistant City Attorney position should have at least 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney or comparable legal work with an emphasis on municipal or other government law as well as a license to practice law in the State of Colorado or qualified for admission On Motion in Colorado.
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating City litigation matters, including claims under 42 U.S.C. §1983, employment claims and others. This attorney will also support the Human Resources department and other management on employment law issues. The successful candidate will represent the City in litigation, negotiations and in administrative and court proceedings. This attorney provides oversight of legal work within the City Attorney's Office including the work of other attorneys and paralegals, and the work of outside legal counsel, as needed. They will coordinate a team of attorneys and support staff working on litigation, litigation reports, and advise City officers and City management on pending or potential claims.
The City Attorney's Office is a busy and interesting hub situated in Fort Collins' City Hall. This is an in-person role that has a remote/hybrid component that will on average allow 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote in a typical week, but the demands of the work may require more days in the office. We invite you to apply!
Required Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from accredited law school required
Experience Requirements
Minimum of five years related legal experience for the Assistant City Attorney II position.
Minimum of ten years related legal experience for the Senior Assistant City Attorney position.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role
The Fort Collins City Attorney's Office serves as general counsel to the City of Fort Collins. The City of Fort Collins is an exceptional government for an exceptional community. The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide excellent legal services to advance the values and achieve the goals of the City. And the CAO's vision is to be a highly trusted and valued team of diverse legal professionals who work closely with clients to advance the City's objectives and interests.
Fort Collins is a community of people who work hard and play hard, whose hobbies and interests are easily fulfilled with a bounty of local offerings. With roughly 170,000 people, 5,000 feet in elevation, 300 days of sunshine and 4,500 businesses, Fort Collins is a robust community with a rich culture. At the City of Fort Collins, working here means more than a job – it's a commitment to directly impacting our community. Every role contributes to our mission to help positively shape the quality of life in Fort Collins.
