Job Description

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Colorado Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking talented attorneys to join our diverse practice areas. This is a unique opportunity to apply for consideration across a range of legal work.

The Attorney General and the Department of Law represent and defend the legal interests of the people of the State of Colorado and its sovereignty. The attorney general has primary authority for enforcement of consumer protection and state antitrust laws, prosecution of criminal appeals and certain complex white-collar crimes, training and certification of peace officers, and many natural resource and environmental matters. The Department is comprised of the following sections and offices:

Sections and Offices

• Civil Litigation & Employment Law Section: Represents state agencies, including the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections, and employees in administrative, state, and federal courts, and prosecutes civil rights violations in administrative and state courts in addition to providing general employment advice.
• Consumer Protection Section: Protects Colorado consumers and businesses by enforcing state and federal laws designed to maintain a fair and competitive business environment while protecting consumers from being targets of fraud. The Consumer Protection team investigates corporate fraud, false claims, and Medicaid fraud.
• Criminal Appeals Section: Represents the state when defendants challenge felony convictions in the state and federal appellate courts.
• Criminal Justice Section: Assists local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies throughout the state on matters that occur in more than one judicial jurisdiction.
• Natural Resources and Environment Section: Works with client agencies to protect and improve the quality of Colorados natural environment.
• Revenue & Regulatory Law Section: Provides litigation and general counsel support to various state departments.
• State Services Section: Provides representation to executive branch principal Departments and statewide elected public officials.
• Division of Community Engagement: Serves as Coloradans open door to the Department, ensuring court settlement funds are responsibly, legally, and efficiently invested and disbursed.

If you're passionate about serving the public and making an impact, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Colorado law.

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the Peoples Lawyer. Our vision for the Department of Law is: Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications are welcome from both residents and non-residents of Colorado.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This is a general recruitment to fill current and future Assistant Attorney General vacancies within the Department of Law. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

SALARY INFORMATION

The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I) with a salary range of $85,795-$95,437/annually. Attorneys with more than 3 years will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II) with a salary range of $99,318 - $132,901/annually.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Attorney General provides legal advice, counsel, and representation to officials, agencies, boards, and commissions of the State government. Essential duties include:

1. Prosecute and/or defend criminal and civil litigation.
2. Defend the State in tort cases.
3. Assist District Attorneys, managing settlement funds.
4. Prosecute and/or defend Administrative Procedures Act matters.
5. Provide legal advice to State agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• License to practice law in Colorado, or eligibility to waive into the Colorado Bar.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application.
• The Department of Law offers the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.
• This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications. Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest, 2) a resume, 3) at least one writing sample, and 4) three professional references.

ADAAA Requests

The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility: We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients and support each other as team members.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving.

We Have Strong Core Values: Our core values drive our actions.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys: We are deeply invested in our talent.

We Offer Excellent Benefits: In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package, there are many other unique benefits that we offer.

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