Assistant County Attorney I,II, or III
About The Position
The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring two attorneys. The attorneys will be classified depending on experience as an Assistant County Attorney I, II, or III. The duties assigned to these positions are interchangeable depending on the experience and preferences of the selected candidates and needs of the office. The County Attorney’s Office has experienced attorneys who will be part of the onboarding and ongoing support system for the attorney hired into these positions. Attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office work on complicated and often cutting-edge legal issues for a progressive local government. We prioritize professional growth, work-life balance, and a respectful atmosphere in which to practice law. Our employees operate in a highly collaborative work environment, sharing their experiences and perspectives with others in their office and build relationships with clients in County departments and offices. Boulder County is a fully inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization aspiring to overcome all forms of social oppression. We encourage anyone who has the skills and the drive necessary to succeed in this role to apply for the position. We value applicants who bring with them diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
Requirements
- JD degree
- License to practice law in Colorado
- Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing attorney (for Assistant County Attorney II)
- Minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney (for Assistant County Attorney III)
- Prior law clerk experience or additional related education may count toward minimum experience requirements
- Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, case management, and analytical skills
- The drive to learn how to practice law in areas they may not have worked
- The ability to develop strong client relationships
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- Dedication to public service
- Ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion in all components of its work
- Must reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work
Nice To Haves
- Experience with land use law or code enforcement
- Experience with property tax assessment law, including appeal hearings
- Experience with housing or landlord/tenant law
- Experience with administrative law hearings and appeals
- Experience with advising local governments or local government departments on a variety of complex legal issues, including statutory authority, finance and budget, state regulations, open records, and risk analysis
- Experience with affordable housing development or operations
- Experience in human services, such as dependency and neglect, child support, mental health, or adult protection
Responsibilities
- Clerk and Recorder/Elections Office of Financial Management advice on local government fiscal laws
- Department of Housing advice relating to housing stabilization programs and resident service programs, including complex contracts and partnerships
- Department of Human Services operations advice relating to state and federal frameworks and complex contracts and partnerships
- Boulder County Housing Authority operations—including landlord/tenant law
- Property tax assessment, including hearings before the State Board of Assessment Appeals
- Building and land use zoning code enforcement
- Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Family-friendly benefits such as paid caregiver leave and an infants-in the-workplace policy
- Contributions to Colorado PERA
- Wellness programs
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid medical leave
- RTD EcoPass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
