Assistant Attorney General (Labor Unit)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Labor Unit of the State Services Section in the Colorado Department of Law serves as general counsel to three departments in state government: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). The Unit advises on a variety of issues, including legal compliance in client operations, board representation, open meetings and open records, and rulemaking. The Unit handles litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at both the trial and appellate court levels. The attorney’s work will include a mixture of litigation (mostly appellate but also trial court and administrative court) and general legal advice to clients (both oral and written). The attorney will co-counsel various civil litigation cases and will also provide advice, draft formal and informal opinions, and draft and interpret rules and policies. The attorney will write appellate briefs and engage in oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. This announcement may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the State Services section at Department of Law. The Department of Law uses an attorney compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). The salary range for an AAG I is $89,964-$98,758/annually. Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $102,099 - $136,468/annually. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
Strong writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Exceptional communication skills.
Commitment to building effective and collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
At least one writing sample.

Nice To Haves

Experience in civil litigation is strongly preferred.
Background in labor law, employment leave and benefit law, or property tax law is also desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as general counsel to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA).
Advise on legal compliance in client operations, board representation, open meetings and open records, and rulemaking.
Handle litigation in state, federal, and administrative courts at both the trial and appellate court levels.
Engage in a mixture of litigation (mostly appellate but also trial court and administrative court) and general legal advice to clients (both oral and written).
Co-counsel various civil litigation cases.
Provide advice, draft formal and informal opinions, and draft and interpret rules and policies.
Write appellate briefs and engage in oral argument at the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court.

Benefits

Competitive medical and dental health plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Retirement plans with Colorado PERA
Vacation and sick leave earned each month
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.