Associate Attorney/Attorney - Utilities

Salary See Position Description Location City Attorney - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type At-Will Job Number 18414 Division City Attorney Department City Attorney Opening Date 01/22/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description / Position Overview Associate Attorney/Attorney - Utilities Division Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position will be filled at either the Associate Attorney or Attorney level. This job advertisement will be posted continuously until filled. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close without prior notice once filled. This position is subject to budget required furloughs implemented in the 2026 calendar year. The annual hiring salary for the Associate Attorney position is $85,525.56 - $102,671.74 The annual hiring salary for the Attorney position is $110,759.85 to $132,965.00 City of Colorado Springs The City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado (the “City”) is a municipal corporation and a home rule city duly organized and existing pursuant to Article XX, 6 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado and the Charter of the City of Colorado Springs. This entry-level position will provide general legal services for the City and its enterprises, primarily its utility enterprise, Colorado Springs Utilities (“Utilities”), as defined by the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, Colorado Constitution Article X,20 and City Charter VII,7-90, as part of a team of Utilities Division attorneys in the City Attorney's Office. More information about the City is available at www.coloradosprings.gov. Utilities owns and operates electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, water supply and distribution systems, a wastewater collection system, a natural gas distribution system, a fiber optic system, along with other utility infrastructure. Utilities also has power purchase agreements and electric storage agreements for renewable energy as part of its power portfolio. Reporting Relationship All attorneys for the City are hired by the City Attorney and are part of the City Attorney's Office. All attorneys are exempt and at-will to the City Attorney. This position will report to the Utilities Division Chief, who is generally responsible for all enterprise/transactional matters for Utilities and who in turn reports directly to the Deputy City Attorney. Essential Duties In this entry-level position, you will be part of the Colorado Springs City Attorney's Office Utilities Division. You will provide general transactional and advisory legal services for Utilities, including providing appropriate legal advice and drafting services to the Utilities Board of Directors. This position will be responsible for representing Utilities in transactional matters, to include drafting, negotiating, analyzing, and advising clients on contracts; assisting departments with issues involving Utilities’ system extensions and standards; drafting, analyzing, and interpreting Utilities’ tariffs, rules and regulations, and standards; performing research and advising clients regarding regulatory requirements applicable to Utilities; and negotiating intergovernmental agreements with other governmental entities. Other job duties will include issuing or reviewing legal opinions, drafting City Ordinances and Resolutions, analyzing City Charter and City Code provisions, advising Utilities and City staff on applicable laws and regulations, presenting information to City Council in its legislative capacity and in its role as the Utilities’ Board of Directors. In addition, you will perform duties and responsibilities assigned by the City Attorney/Chief Legal Officer, Deputy City Attorney, or Utilities Division Chief. As an entry-level position, a significant part of this position will be to support attorneys in the Utilities Division and other Divisions with projects and assignments related to the City of Colorado Springs. This position requires knowledge of substantive law; legal research skills, use of an electronic case management system; the ability to analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent; computer proficiency; superior oral and written communication skills; superior research, interpersonal, and collaboration skills; and the ability to work as a successful member of a team of attorneys representing the City in all its functions. Learn more about the Associate Attorney job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Learn more about the Attorney job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Minimum Qualifications Associate Attorney: This is an entry level position and no prior experience is required Attorney: Four (4) years of full-time professional experience In addition to the above, the successful candidate will have: A Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law degree from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law schoolAdmission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing upon start date Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. Valid Colorado Driver's license Experience in providing legal advice on matters related to utilities, municipalities, or local governmentExperience representing or working with a Colorado or other governmental entityExperience advising a city council or other legislative/advisory boardExperience with the Colorado Open Records ActLegal experience working on transactional matters Additional Information Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@ColoradoSprings.gov with any questions about this position. The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records. Please Note: To strengthen your application and help us get to know your work, we encourage you to include three materials with your online submission: (1) your resume, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a writing sample. The writing sample should have been created within the past five years, be fewer than five pages, not be a pleading, and not contain privileged or confidential attorney-client communication unless a waiver has been obtained. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Apply to Join Our Team Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password). Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided. Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position. The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page. To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page. Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding! Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information. The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families. 01 Do you have a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school? YesNo 02 Do you have admission to the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing? YesNo 03 If you are NOT a member of the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing, are you eligible to waive-in to the Colorado Bar on motion or through a passing UBE score? YesNoN/A - I am currently a member of the Colorado Bar as an attorney in good standing. 04 How many years of full-time professional related experience do you possess? Less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more years 05 Do you possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? YesNo 06 Which of the following areas of experience do you posses? Select all that apply. Providing legal advice on matters related to utilities, municipalities, or local governmentRepresenting or working with a Colorado or other governmental entityAdvising a city council or other legislative/advisory boardColorado Open Records Act (CORA)Working on legal, transactional mattersNone of the above 07 Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable. Required Question Employer City of Colorado Springs Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301 Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 Phone (719) 385-5125 Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov