Assistant Attorney General - Tax & Public Finance

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax and Public Finance Unit within the Revenue and Regulatory Law (R&R) Section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit offers the opportunity to litigate and provide general counsel advice in several challenging areas of law that frequently present novel legal questions. Statutes and regulations governing State tax as well as constitutional and statutory public finance issues all have a substantial impact on Coloradans. The Tax and Public Finance Unit's work ensures that State and local governments have the resources necessary to provide essential services. Attorneys in the Unit address a wide variety of interesting and complex tax- and public finance-related legal issues and disputes in their representation of the Department of Revenue's Taxation Division, their collaboration with other Units throughout the Office of the Attorney General on tax and public finance issues, and their work with other State government clients. Tax or public finance experience is not required. If you are interested in this work and want to be a part of a great team that will assist you in learning this complex area of law, this position is for you! Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted, on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application.
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.
Excellent writing, research, and analytical abilities
Eagerness to solve complex problems
Litigation experience or demonstrated interest in developing litigation skills
General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills
Interest in growing and developing a State tax law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth
Interest in developing a strong understanding of TABOR and related public finance issues
An understanding of corporate structures and operations or eagerness to gain such an understanding
Developed collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
Strong motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients
Willingness to learn new areas of law
Demonstrated interest in public service
At least one writing sample is required.

Nice To Haves

Tax or public finance experience is not required.
Tax experience is a benefit, but not required.

Responsibilities

Litigate State tax matters, including questions of first impression, statutory and constitutional interpretation, and the interaction of State and federal law.
Handle tax litigation from inception through administrative and judicial processes, including State and, in some instances, federal court.
Likely handle litigation of TABOR-related issues in all levels of State court.
Provide general counsel advice to the Department of Revenue regarding rulemaking, proposed legislation, statutory interpretation, policies and processes, and other aspects of the agency's functions and responsibilities.
Provide general counsel advice to a variety of other State agencies and officials on tax and public finance issues.
Work as part of a team on most matters.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision 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 an on-site fitness center
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules
Professional development opportunities
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.