Assistant Attorney General - Specialized Business Group

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialized Business Group and Property Tax Unit in the Revenue & Regulatory Law Section seeks an attorney to provide legal services to state agencies, primarily divisions within the Colorado Department of Revenue. The position offers a combination of general counsel work and litigation in complex and sometimes novel areas of law. The attorney will advise agency clients, litigate administrative cases, interpret statutes and regulations, and assist with rulemaking. The role may also include appeals in district court and the Colorado Court of Appeals, as well as representation of other Department of Revenue clients and the Colorado Property Tax Administrator. The position is part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team serving state agencies. It offers opportunities to develop litigation, client-counseling, administrative-law, governmental-law, and appellate skills. Flexible work arrangements are available, with an expectation of working in the office at least two to three days per week; arrangements may change based on business needs.

Requirements

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 must submit proof of their completed bar application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment.
Pass a thorough background investigation before appointment.
Submit a cover letter, resume, at least one writing sample, and two to three professional references.
Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities.
Collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
Motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients.
Willingness to learn new areas of law.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience or demonstrated interest in developing litigation skills.
General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client-counseling skills.
Eagerness to solve complex problems.
Interest in developing an administrative and governmental law practice and seeking professional-growth opportunities.
Interest in developing appellate law and writing expertise.
Genuine interest in governmental practice and public service.
Enthusiasm for growing a litigation and general counsel practice.

Responsibilities

Provide general counsel advice to one or more divisions within the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Litigate administrative cases in the hearings division.
Potentially handle appeals of administrative cases in district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Interpret relevant statutes and regulations.
Assist with rulemaking matters.
Potentially represent other unit clients, including the Auto Industry Division, the Division of Gaming and Sports Betting, the Racing Division, the Lottery Division, the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Colorado Property Tax Administrator.

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.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Free access to an on-site fitness center.
Flexible work schedules.
Professional development opportunities.
Employee discount program.
Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues.
Access to professional development training and continuing legal education through PLI, Department of Law University, and other entities.
Training and coaching for personal and professional growth.