ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY

• Advises the BoCC and other County offices, divisions, departments, boards, committees, and commissions on operations, policies, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and orders.
• Makes presentations to groups and individuals; attends public meetings, including BoCC meetings and those of other County boards, committees, and commissions on a regular or as-requested basis.
• Reviews, interprets, recommends, and prepares policies, procedures, leases, contracts, and other documents; provides information and responds to questions.
• Represents the County in code enforcement litigation and various types of administrative hearings and negotiations.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, briefs, and appellate filings; conducts discovery; prepares witnesses; and presents cases in court, administrative forums, and before the Board of County Commissioners.
• Evaluates legal claims, appeals, and actions against the County; coordinates with insurers and outside counsel when appropriate.
• Provides legal guidance on planning matters, affordable and workforce housing, complex acquisitions, construction projects, and zoning code updates.

• Drafts, reviews and approves for legal sufficiency: ordinances, resolutions, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, deeds, leases, easements, licenses, subdivision improvement agreements, development agreements and other legal instruments.
• Works with County staff to review land use applications, development agreements and other related legal documents.

• Research laws, regulations, case law, and court rules applicable to County matters.
• Tracks and analyzes changes in Colorado statutes, administrative rules, and case law affecting County operations.
• Identifies legal risks and provides recommendations consistent with Colorado law and County policy.

• Manages matters relating to land use, planning, zoning, open space, and code enforcement.
• Advises on public health law and Onsite Water Treatment Regulations.
• Works with the County Finance Department to ensure compliance with the Local Government Budget Law of Colorado and offers advice on budget and taxation concerns.
• Supports County staff in drafting, revising, and enforcing land use codes, zoning regulations, and development standards.
• In coordination with the County's Office of Emergency Management, provides legal guidance related to emergencies, disaster declarations, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Maintains familiarity with the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, International Fire Code, and other uniform codes, and recommends adoption of regulations or revisions to regulations already adopted by the County.
• Consults on 1041 and National Environmental Policy Act matters.
• Counsels the County Assessor's Office on issues and processes relating to property tax appeals.
• Guides the office of the County Treasurer and Public Trustee on matters pertaining to property tax collections and disbursements, and management of County funds.

• Attends BoCC, Planning Commission, and other public meetings as required.
• Coordinates with officials from federal, state, and local governments, and public or private entities regarding compliance or mutual interests.
• Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships with governmental agencies, community groups, and the public.

• Assists in developing and implementing County policies.
• Provides legal training and presentations to County staff, boards and the public.
• Performs additional legal duties as assigned by the County Attorney.

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school with a JD Degree; and two (2) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a member of the Bar of the State of Colorado, in good standing, and eligible for admission to the US District and 10th US Circuit courts.
• Minimum of five years of legal experience, with at least two years in local government civil matters preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Active member in good standing with the Colorado Bar.
• Eligible for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

• Expertise in Colorado state law as it applies to county government, with emphasis on land use, planning, zoning, code enforcement, and administrative law.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence, Colorado court rules, and judicial procedures.
• Ability to draft clear, legally sound documents; conduct complex legal research; and deliver persuasive oral and written advocacy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and provide practical solutions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with elected officials, division directors, department managers, other employees, opposing counsel and the public.
• Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity in public service.

• Admission before the Colorado Bar
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

Clear Creek County, Colorado