Assistant Attorney General

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 whitecollar crimestrainingand certification of peace officers and many natural resource and environmental matters. The Department iscomprisedof the following sections and offices:

• Civil Litigation & Employment Law Section:Representsstate 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 toprovidinggeneral employment advice.

• Consumer Protection Section: Protects Colorado consumers and businesses by enforcing state and federal laws designed tomaintaina 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. This section also protects civil rights including patterns and practices of civil rights violations fair housing and workers rights.

• Criminal Appeals Section:Representsthe state when defendants challenge felony convictions in the state and federal appellate courts.

• Criminal Justice Section:Assistslocal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies throughout the state on matters that occur in more than one judicialjurisdiction including presenting cases to the Statewide Grand Jury and serving as special state prosecutors and special assistant district attorneys in local counties upon request in addition to investigating insurance and securities fraud.

• Natural Resources and Environment Section: Works with client agencies to protect and improve the quality of Colorados natural environment as well as providing counsel to state agencies charged with protecting air land and water.

• Revenue & Regulatory Law Section: Provides litigation and general counsel support to the Department of Revenue the Property Tax Administrator and Property Tax Division within the Department of Local Affairs Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Public Utilities Commission trial staff.

• State Services Section: Provides representation to eight of twenty executive branch principal Departments and Colorados five statewide elected public officials the Governor Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Secretary of State and Treasurer as well as the State Board of Education.

• Division of Community Engagement: Serves as Coloradans open door to the Department ensures court settlement funds are responsibly legally and efficiently invested and disbursed and administers important public programs such as Safe2Tell.
  

Learn more about our sections and their impact here.Ifyourepassionate 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. The Attorney General Phil Weiser was elected by the people of Colorado and is the States chief lawyer and law enforcement official. 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. Our core values and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion drive our actions anddemonstrateour focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.Learn more about the Colorado Attorney Generals Office here.

• Prosecute and/or defend criminal and civil litigation in which aStateagency employee administrator or elected official is involved.

• Defend the State in tort cases including negotiation and all stages of litigation through appeals.

• Work with andassistDistrict Attorneys managing settlement funds directing assigned clerical workers paralegals and investigators.

2. Administrative Procedure Duties:

• Prosecute and/or defend Administrative Procedures Act quasijudicial matters.

• Assistagencies with preparations for hearings including notice preparation compliance with notice requirements witness preparation and presentation of the agencys position.

• Represent State agencies at administrative hearings and rulemaking proceedings at both State and Federal levels ensuring compliance with notice and procedural requirements.

• Handle appeals and judicial review processes.

3. Advisory Duties:

• Providelegal advice (oral and written) to State agencies and attorneys including preparing drafts for official Attorney General opinions.

4. Administrative Duties:

• Draft review and negotiate contracts leases deeds easements permits licenses and other legal instruments for State agencies.

• Review and draft legislation and regulations assessing agency authority legislative history and potential implications of proposed rules and legislation.

• Appear before legislative committees when.

• Participate in multistate cases and conduct training seminars.

5. Lead Duties:

• Lead and supervise secretaries paralegals and investigators.

• Occasionallymonitororassistless experienced attorneys.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong skills in legal research case management investigatory procedures and discovery.

• Knowledge of open meetings laws and broad areas of law.

• Experience in trial work in both State and Federal courts.

• Ability to draft proposed rules and legislation prepare legal briefs and pleadings.

• Expertisein working with expert witnesses and managing case loads.

• Strong judgment confidentiality and analytical skills.

• Ability to direct clerical paralegal and investigative staff.

• Ability tomaintaineffective working relationships with State officials administrators opposing attorneys courts and colleagues within the Department of Law.

Additional Abilities:

• Ability to prepare file and argue cases in court handling unanticipated situations.

• Ability to create clear and complete legal documents and reports.

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.

Qualified applicants must either be licensed to practice law in Colorado or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar. If you are eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar you willbe requiredtosubmitproof of your completed application before your first day of employment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Strong Writing Skills:Ability to draft clear concisewellwrittenand persuasive legal documents.

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills:Capable of building relationships with clients staff and the public.

• Exceptional Communication Skills:Must be able to effectively convey legal concepts and advice both verbally and in writing.

As an Assistant Attorney General you will regularly interact with clients colleagues and members of the public. A commitment to building effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

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

The Office of the Attorney General offers challenging interesting and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar willbe requiredtosubmitproof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please visit theColorado Supreme Courts Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.

• The Department of Law offers the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule which will vary depending on the work unit. Please note that flexible work arrangements may change based on business needs.

• Colorado Department of Lawparticipatesin EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that youare authorized towork in the U.S.

This position is nonclassified and is not subject to appeal rights.