Deputy County Attorney - Human Services (Hybrid Work Model)

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

3d•$152,651 - $244,361•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families. Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach) ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability. The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

Requirements

General knowledge concerning federal, state and local statutes/regulations concerning Human Services, Child Support Enforcement, Dependency and Neglect, and Alcohol and Mental Health Commitments.
Ability to prepare Long Range plans that reflect general State and County Social Services policy and philosophy.
Ability to prepare and administer budgets and to attain planned results. Knowledge of budget development, implementation and control.
Knowledge of practices and procedures of financial, procurement and administrative management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, elected officials, fellow employees and the general public.
Skill in recognizing, investigating, and analyzing a variety of financial, operational and administrative problems and develop alternatives and appropriate solutions
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity
J.D. degree from accredited college or university
License to practice law in the State of CO
10 years total legal experience which includes seven (7) years of increasingly responsible legal experience AND three (3) years of experience at a high level or supervisory, administrative or management capacity OR experience with an emphasis in human services law or personnel management/employment law.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check
Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Responsibilities

Reports to and coordinates with the County Attorney concerning all issues associated with the management of the Human Services Division of the County Attorney's Office.
Leads and directs the efforts to establish policies and standards concerning legal position, the interpretation and application of laws and implements practice procedures.
Plans, develops, organizes and controls the activities of the staff of the legal division for Human Services, including staff who litigate cases in the name of The People of the State of Colorado and staff who provide legal services and advice directly to the Department of Human Services.
Provides legal advice to the Department of Human Services Director and management team on policies, procedures, interpretation of statutes and other issues.
Supervises the release of records and other documents pursuant to state and federal law.
Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts for the Department of Human Services.
Researches, prepares, submits, defends, and administers the annual departmental/divisional budget.
Oversees the day-to-day legal practice of the attorneys assigned to various areas of legal specialty.
Directs the preparation of reports and recommendations and presentation thereof to the Court(s), Board of County Commissioners, other agencies, etc.
Presents complex civil law cases and/or negotiates on behalf of the client with various courts and legal representatives.
Coordinates the delivery of civil litigation and general legal services on behalf of the People of the State of Colorado and the Human Services Department.