Assistant Attorney General (MLB- Bankruptcy)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Attorney General to join the Marijuana, Liquor and Bankruptcy (“MLB”) Unit. In this role, you will address a wide variety of interesting and complex legal issues of significant importance to the State of Colorado, primarily in bankruptcy and state court. The MLB Unit is one of 10 units in the R&R section, which represents state regulatory agencies. The R&R section is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of approximately 125 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, and divisions.

Requirements

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and in good standing at the time of application.
• Experience in federal bankruptcy law and/or state tax law.
• Demonstrated ability to handle negotiations, litigation, and trials independently and effectively.
• Proficient client communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Interest in learning Federal bankruptcy law and its interaction with state tax law and regulatory programs.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload, including working closely with Unit paralegals.
• Comfort with and enjoyment in litigating cases and advising clients in a general counsel role.
• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide advice on complex matters.
• Committed and eager to serve the public.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team.
• At least one writing sample is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise all state agencies when a bankruptcy matter arises that impacts the agency, including collection issues, consumer protection issues, environmental issues, the inability to discharge criminal restitution, and enforcement of regulations when a regulated entity files for bankruptcy protection.
• Work in close collaboration with subject matter experts and other bankruptcy attorneys on topics including bankruptcy compliance, scope of bankruptcy discharges, the automatic stay, bankruptcy claims, and prosecution or defense of adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Advise the Colorado Department of Revenue in tax enforcement both in and out of bankruptcy cases, including defending tax claims in bankruptcy courts under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13.
• Advise regarding the dischargeability of taxes owed by debtors.
• Defend the Department in adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Provide advice regarding obtaining warrants and effectuating tax seizures and sales for nonpayment of trust fund taxes owed to the Department.
• Independently handle litigation, negotiation, and hearings on behalf of clients represented by the Unit, the R&R Section and the DOL.
• Litigate matters that require immediate action.
• Provide training to DOL attorneys and/or client representatives and staff.
• Represent the state's interests in federal bankruptcy court and state court.
• Practice primarily bankruptcy law, with some practice in Colorado District 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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