Law Clerk

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Application Deadline:

June 18 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

22.98 - 33.32

Generally the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the is a part-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Limited Hours

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Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision a Law Clerk in the City Attorneys Office gets exposure to a wide range of legal topics including municipal law civil litigation prosecution contracts torts property water environmental and constitutional law.

Must be available for 1015 hours per week for the academic year with work beginning at the start of the school year. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-person attendance at the City Attorneys Office with some work from home.

The City is an organization that supports equity for all leading with race so that a persons identity or identities is not a predictor of outcomes. A successful candidate will help make progress toward the Citys equity goal cultivate an inclusive work environment and be able to work well with people of different identities backgrounds and perspectives.

Job Description:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Applicants must submit the following materials at time of application:

1) Resume; 2) Cover Letter; 3) Writing Sample (limit to five pages); 4) Transcript; 5) References (minimum one current law professor and one current or past employer)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts legal research on issues related to municipal law including zoning land use contracts public records employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Drafts and reviews legal documents such as memoranda ordinances resolutions contracts and correspondence.
• Assists in preparing materials for city council meetings board/commission hearings and other public proceedings.
• Supports attorneys in litigation matters by organizing case files reviewing discovery materials and summarizing documents.
• Analyzes statutes case law and local ordinances to provide recommendations or summaries for attorneys and staff.
• Observes court proceedings administrative hearings and public meetings when appropriate.
• Collaborates with various municipal departments to gather information and ensure legal compliance in city operations.
• Assists in municipal prosecution matters including court observation case preparation and appearing at arraignments or dockets under attorney supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to conduct independent legal research using databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and present findings clearly to attorneys and staff.
• Ability to draft review and edit legal documents including memoranda ordinances resolutions and contracts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and apply statutes case law and local ordinances to real-world municipal scenarios.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and work collaboratively with attorneys court staff and city departments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments prioritize under deadline and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information appropriately.
• Ability to learn and use case and document management software including Time Matters OneDrive and Smartsheets.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to the first day of work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed second year of law school.
• Current enrollment in an accredited law school located in the U.S.
• Preference may be given for law students attending law school in Colorado.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Deputy City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Senior Counsel City Attorney or Prosecution Senior Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: This position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone review and prepare written legal documents and operate standard office and computer equipment. The role involves extended periods of computer use and requires the ability to work under deadline pressure manage shifting priorities and maintain focus in a professional office environment.
• Work Environment: This position operates in a hybrid capacity with regular weekly in-office work at the City Attorneys Office and some work from home. When working from home the employee is responsible for maintaining a secure quiet and professional workspace and ensuring the confidentiality of legal materials. Regular in-person attendance is required per City policy.
• Machines and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including a computer dual monitors telephone and multifunction peripherals (scanner copier printer).

As part of the City of Boulders commitment to a future with equitable access to health prosperity and fulfillment that is not limited by a persons race ethnicity age gender ability religion sexuality or socioeconomic status it is the citys policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all individuals. The city does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law or policy.