The Denver's City Attorney's Office seeks an experienced litigator to defend employees and agencies of the City & County of Denver in civil litigation brought in Colorado state and federal courts. This position serves as lead counsel defending civil rights and personal injury lawsuits against Denver and its employees. You will first or second chair trials in Colorado state and federal courts.  You should expect to go to trial several times a year. You will defend cases from filing through appeal. You will train various City agencies on legal concepts and risk mitigation.

This position presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a senior-level attorney with substantial litigation experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment, embraces challenges and enjoys having the opportunity to create new law. Senior attorneys are responsible for serving as lead counsel on some of the City’s most complex litigation and mentoring attorneys with less experience.

The posting can be found here: https://denver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCD-denver-denvergov-CSC_Jobs-Civil_service_jobs-Police_Jobs-Fire_Jobs/job/Downtown-Denver/Civil-Rights-Senior-Litigator_R0070137