Attorney

City of Evans

Job Announcement

• Job Title: City Attorney
• Department: City Attorney’s Office
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Division: City Attorney
• Reports To: City Council
• Classification: Full-time Regular
• Requisition: 1669
• Salary Range: $-$/year
• Opening Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The City Attorney reports to and is under the administrative direction of City Council and works collaboratively with City Manager and Executive Team. Administrative coordination shall not supersede the City Attorney’s independent professional judgment or ethical obligations. The City Attorney is responsible for serving as the chief legal advisor and representative of the city and advises the City Council, City Manager, City departments, Boards and Commissions on matters relating to their official powers and duties.

The City Attorney shall be an attorney-at-law admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado.

• Provides oversight and is accountable for the City Attorney’s Office, while working closely with City Council, City Manager, Department Directors, City Staff, Boards, and Commissions to effectively and consistently achieve the strategic goals of the City.
• Serves as legal advisor to and be attorney and counsel for the City Council. Shall advise any officer or department head of the City in matters relating to the Attorney’s official duties when requested and shall file with the City Clerk a copy of all written opinions given by the individual.
• Interprets the Evans City Charter, Evans Municipal Code, ordinances, resolutions, and City policies in response to City Council and/or City Manager direction, staff requests and citizen inquiries.
• Prosecutes violations of the Evans Municipal Code in Municipal Court, and conduct for the City cases in Court and before other legally constituted tribunals. The City Attorney shall file with the City Clerk copies of such records and files relating thereto as the City Council may direct.
• Advises the City Council on all matters of law and changes or developments affecting the city.
• Provides complex guidance on matters of significance in alignment with policy and executive leadership objectives.
• Serves as an effective and collaborative member of the City Manager