Assistant Attorney General (Public Officials)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Officials Unit is seeking an experienced attorney to join its collaborative legal team. The Unit offers the opportunity to practice in diverse, high-profile legal matters in a fast-paced environment where you can grow your litigation, appellate, and general counsel skills. In this role, you will represent statewide elected and appointed officials, as well as several state agencies/boards/commissions, in complex civil cases that frequently involve public policy matters of statewide or national importance. This position provides meaningful opportunities to take cases to trial, brief and argue appeals, and be a problem-solver. Given the complex nature of the work, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated civil litigation experience. If you are looking to join a team where you will be challenged to find the best legal strategies and solutions and perform work that impacts the State of Colorado, this position is for you! The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer". The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.
• We welcome applications from individuals that have confidence in their legal abilities and a demonstrated experience in critical and creative thinking.
• Four or more years of experience litigating civil cases in state and/or federal courts is strongly preferred.
• We are also interested in candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are eager to draw on those experiences to bring a different perspective to our work.
• Candidates who have developed the following strengths over several years of practice are likely to be successful in this role:
• Strong client relations and team building skills
• Experience or interest in trying cases and briefing appeals on an expedited basis
• Experience or interest in working on high profile cases
• Experience developing and implementing litigation and appellate strategy in complex cases
• Experience in clerkships or fellowships where you gained excellent research, analytical, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Defending state and federal constitutional challenges seeking to invalidate and enjoin state laws and/or state officials’ actions
• Handling highly expedited election law disputes
• Prosecuting administrative actions to enforce campaign and political finance laws
• Defending civil litigation and appeals before state and federal courts
• Prosecuting civil actions and appeals in state and federal courts
• Representing judicial and probation officers when subpoenaed
• Representing judicial officers in C.R.C.P. 106 and C.A.R. 21 actions
• Escheat and unclaimed property review and advice
• Assisting state officials and agencies with responses to various types of open records requests
• Providing general counsel to state boards and commissions, including advice on the Open Meetings Law
• Responding to various types of open records requests and subpoenas for records issued to the Department of Law and/or the Attorney General
• Drafting formal and informal Attorney General Opinions
• Handling contract and Procurement Code disputes for state agencies

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 program 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed