Assistant County Attorney I or II

Boulder County•Boulder, CO

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring a half-time Assistant County Attorney I or II to primarily represent the state in child support matters and represent the county in proceedings to recover overpayments of welfare benefits. Child support work includes appearing in court as obligations are established or modified, advising county staff and preparing them for court, enforcing delinquent orders through contempt actions or other remedies, addressing paternity issues, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines supporting children’s financial needs. Investigations and recovery work includes advising county staff, pursuing administrative or judicial actions to recoup overpaid benefits, and coordinating with state agencies to comply with public assistance regulations. Duties may change to reflect office needs and the interests of the attorney hired. Other work in the Children and Families Services Division includes dependency and neglect/child protection, mental health, delinquency, adult protection, drug court, appeals, and records management. Attorneys experienced in child support and benefits law will support the person hired. This is a benefited, half-time position. The Monday–Friday schedule and hours are determined by need, generally falling between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The position is currently hybrid, with the option to work from home up to one day per week as duties allow. It is based at the Justice Center in Boulder, Colorado, and requires in-person meetings and hearings at other Boulder County locations as needed. The position currently requires in-person courtroom attendance for a full day on Wednesdays; additional appearances may be required, and dates and times may vary. Employees must reside in Colorado by their first day of work. The position is exempt under FLSA guidelines and is not eligible for overtime.

Requirements

For Assistant County Attorney I: JD degree and license to practice law in Colorado.
For Assistant County Attorney II: all Assistant County Attorney I requirements plus at least two years of experience as a practicing attorney; prior law clerk experience or additional related education may count toward the minimum experience requirement.
Desire to practice in a courtroom environment, or willingness to develop this capability.
Drive to learn legal practice areas in which the applicant may not have worked.
Ability to develop strong client relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Dedication to public service.
Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, time-management, and analytical skills.
Ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Experience with child support law.
Experience with benefits law or similar administrative law.
Experience with litigation or other court proceedings.

Responsibilities

Represent the state in court proceedings as child support obligations are established and modified.
Advise county staff and prepare them for court proceedings.
Enforce existing child support orders, including through contempt actions or other remedies when payments are delinquent.
Address paternity issues and ensure compliance with state guidelines supporting children’s financial needs.
Represent the county in proceedings to recover overpayments of welfare benefits.
Advise county staff on benefit recovery processes and pursue administrative or judicial actions to recoup funds.
Coordinate with state agencies to ensure compliance with public assistance regulations.
Attend in-person court hearings and meetings, including a currently scheduled full courtroom day on Wednesdays.
Potentially perform other duties in the Children and Families Services Division, including dependency and neglect/child protection, mental health, delinquency, adult protection, drug court, appeals, and records management.