Assistant City Attorney II

City of Fort Collins is looking for Assistant City Attorney II in Fort Collins, CO.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662824781 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
POSITION TITLE: Assistant City Attorney II (Full-Time Regular) (Unclassified Management)
REQUISITION #: req8417
DEPARTMENT: Legal Services
LOCATION: CITY HALL
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Unclassified Management Attorney Unclassified Management Benefits Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $106,156.00 - 159,374.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $120,000.00 - 145,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/4/2026.
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 City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary
The City of FortCollins City Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney II. Idealapplicants should have 5 years of experience in at least one area oflaw relevant to public sector legal work. Applicants must have a license topractice law in the State of Colorado or qualify for admission On Motion inColorado.
We are seeking a transactional attorney with proven experiencein at least one area of law relevant to public sector legal work such asprocurement, contract drafting, real estate, land use, employment, technology, or policydevelopment.
We are looking for intellectually curious,dedicated, civic-minded professionals eager to use their legal skills to servethe community. We are looking for intellectually curious,dedicated, civic-minded professionals eager to use their legal skills to servethe community.
This position offers an opportunity to work aspart of a dedicated team of professionals in an upbeat, fast-paced workenvironment to provide legal support to one of the best communities inColorado. The City Attorney's Office isa busy and interesting hub situated in Fort Collins' City Hall. This is anin-person role that has a remote/hybrid component. We invite you toapply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Works in a team office environment within the office of the City Attorney, and performs the following duties with minimal attorney supervision:
• Conducts legal research and drafts legal opinions.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Provides legal advice and training to City Council, City departments and officials, and various City boards and commissions including quasi-judicial commissions.
• May occasionally be asked to attend meetings of City Council committees.
• Communicates directly and effectively with clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel and others, manages the strategic direction of projects in cooperation with clients and negotiates deadlines, deliverables, and competing priorities for multiple clients.
• Prepares complex contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Reviews complex contracts and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and potential legal implications.
• Identifies potential and actual legal issues raised by City policies and practices and recommends action to address such issues.
• Represents the City in negotiations and in administrative and court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with departmental clients, and board and commission members.

Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of the law.
• Specific knowledge of key principles of municipal law.
• Advanced legal writing and research skills. Produces documents that need minimal editing or revision.
• Contributes to team problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills when applied to complex or specialized areas of municipal law.
• Leadership skills.
• Able to coordinate and facilitate projects.
• Able to communicate to diverse audiences clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in a manner that engenders client confidence.
• Able to use word processing, collaboration, time tracking and presentation software, and do on-line research.
• Able to perform duties effectively with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Sufficiently experienced in advising City staff to effectively fill in for attorneys in other subject matter areas if needed.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Understands how political and organizational dynamics affect the work of the City Attorney's Office.

Required Qualifications
MinimumPreferred
Juris Doctorate required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Experience Requirements

• Five years of legal practice in at least one area of government-related work such as procurement, contract drafting, real estate, land use, employment, technology, or policy development.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• License to practice law in the State of Colorado.

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Assistant City Attorney II
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
TheCity is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants andemployees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment beingadversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or anybehavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of governmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation.
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