Staff Attorney

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS) is seeking full-time Staff Attorneys to serve the people of Colorado by helping the Colorado General Assembly provide effective representative government. The OLLS is the nonpartisan in-house counsel for the Colorado General Assembly, facilitating and supporting its legislative work and protecting its organizational interests. Responsibilities include drafting legislation for all 100 state legislators, conducting research, and providing legal advice to legislators and their staff. The office also publishes and annotates the Colorado Revised Statutes, reviews executive branch agency rules, reviews citizen-proposed laws, and provides public information related to the General Assembly's work.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Colorado or have a licensure application pending or submit an application for licensure within two weeks after starting, and be licensed within a year after starting.
At least three years of legal experience.
Demonstrate a strong interest in supporting the work of representative government without being politically active.
Submit a resume, a writing sample (2-8 pages, demonstrating legal analysis), and a brief cover letter highlighting interest and relevant legislative experience.
Pass a basic criminal history record check.

Nice To Haves

Significant legislative drafting experience or other relevant legal experience.

Responsibilities

Draft legislation for all 100 state legislators.
Conduct research for legislators and their staff.
Provide legal advice to legislators and their staff.
Publish and annotate the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Review executive branch agency rules for compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Review and comment on potential new laws proposed by citizens exercising their initiative rights.
Provide the public with information related to the work of the General Assembly.