Assistant Attorney General - Employment Practices and Civil Rights
Assistant Attorney General - Employment Practices and Civil Rights
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Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section is seeking an attorney with experience in civil litigation andcivil rightsemploymentand/or labor law for a position in our Employment Practices and Civil Rights Unit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with various state agencies and institutions of higher education on unique employment labor and civil rights issues and to form lasting and rewarding client relationships in a position with frequent client interaction. The attorney will serve as a litigator and advisor focusing primarily on employmentlaborand civil rightsmatters. We are looking for a person who excels at independently tacklingnew issueson a regular basis andwho is eager to engage as a part of a team.
Application will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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 and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.Learn more about the Colorado Attorney Generals Office here.
Description of Job
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide advice to state agencies and institutions of higher education on a variety of labor and employment matters including developing and implementing policies managing employee relations issues complying with state and federal laws and resolving labor and employment disputes prior to litigation. You may also provide training on labor and employment matters for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
- Represent state agencies and institutions of higher education in employment matters before the State Personnel Board in all phases of administrative hearing and post-hearing litigation and occasionally in state and federal court. These duties will include settlement negotiations conducting discovery preparing witnesses for hearing motions practice trying cases before an administrative law judge filing and arguing appeals before the State Personnel Board Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court and occasionally trying cases before a judge or jury in state or federal court.
- Provide advice to the Colorado Civil Rights Division on employment fair housing and public accommodation discrimination matters. Prosecute employment fair housing and public accommodation discrimination complaints from the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Defend the Colorado Civil Rights Division in state and federal court.
- Represent state agencies and institutions of higher education in labor disputes before the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor Standards and Statistics and labor arbitrators and occasionally in state or federal court.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Employment Practices and Civil Rights Unit.
Salary note:The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). Effective July 1 2025 the salary range for an AAG I is $88197-$117964/annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). Effective July 1 2025 the AAG II salary range is $102099 - $136558/annually.
Candidates demonstrating exceptional expertise in employment labor and/or civil rights litigation at the time of application may be considered for appointment as a Senior Assistant Attorney General (AAG). In order to be considered as Senior AAG candidates must have a minimum of ten years of experience as a licensed attorney with the identified subject matter expertise. Effective July 1 2025 salary range for Senior AAG is $112564 - $150556 annually commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified applicants must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof 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 review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.
We are looking for individuals who have at least four years experience in civil litigation and/or advice and counsel work and who can check most of the following boxes:
- Experience or interest in civil rights litigation.
- Committed to and values diversity equity inclusion and public service.
- Strong litigation analytical research oral written and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of employment labor civil rights and/oradministrative law.
- Knowledge of the state personnel system is preferred but notrequired.
- Public sector legal experience is preferredbut notrequired.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to handlea number ofcases and advice matters with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.
- Well-developed ability to work collaboratively.
- Demonstrates maturity and judgment when dealing with high-level stakeholders and knows when to consult teammates and supervisors.
- Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly and dive into subject matter.
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:- Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
- This position offers flexible work work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.
- Colorado Department of Law participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
- Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof 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 review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.
This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.
HOW TO APPLYApplicants must establish an account with and complete the on-line applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience Education or Additional Information sections of the on-line application.
Required Application Materials: Applicant may redact information that identifies their age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample and 4) three professional references. Use the Attachments feature of the online application to add documents.Supplemental Information
WHY WORK FOR US
We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients be efficient with our time and support each other as team members which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.We Are Committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At the DOL our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations focuses on retaining our incredible talent and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected then DOL is your place to be!We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law we are: 1) principled maintaining the highest ethical standards rigorous legal analysis and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants who are always ensuring our work is not about us but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative by seeking to identify the best approach make deliberate decisions and look to improve; and 4) better together by working to support each other and collaborate.We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.We Offer Excellent Benefits
In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans employer-paid life insurance paid holidays retirement plans with Colorado PERA and vacation and sick leave earned each month there are many other unique benefits that we offer including:- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:As a state government employee you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120on-time payments while employed full-time in public service if they have certain kinds offederal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
- Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
- Excellent work-life programs such as flexible work schedules professional development opportunities and an employee discount program
- Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-paid annual attorney registrationdues
- Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI Department of Law University and other entities.
ADAAA Requests
The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Julie Christopher at.
For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office please contact our Legal Talent Director at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
