First Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Credit Enforcement

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection Section represents the Attorney General and the Administrator of the Consumer Credit Unit who regulates lenders creditors collection agencies student loan servicers private education creditors nonbank mortgage servicers rent-to-own providers and debt-management companies. The attorneys in the unit provide general counsel advice for the Administrator and a staff of examiners; and enforce the consumer credit and consumer protection laws. This attorney will participate in investigations and handle his/her own independent caseload with minimal assistance from other assistant attorneys general or legal assistants.

The First will participate in and lead multistate investigations in the consumer financial protection space. The First will supervise and leading rulemaking under the states consumer financial protection authorities. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills that amend Colorados consumer financial protection statutes.

The First facilitates the work and operations of the Unit promoting collaboration engagement integrity and exceptional legal service. The First assigns and oversees cases coordinates workflow and carries an independent addition the First has management responsibilities that include making hiring and salary recommendations; coaching and evaluating the attorneys and paralegals; and reporting to senior management on legal operational and personnel matters. The First leads the Unit in monitoring policy legislative and legal developments related to consumer protection matters and ensures the delivery of high-quality cost-effective and efficient legal work while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

The First is expected to handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases supervise staff and serve as a frontline leader. Specifically the First is responsible for employee performance management activities and assisting the Assistant Deputy Attorney General with personnel budget and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law.

• Strong experience as a litigator and trial lawyer with substantial depth in consumer financial protection issues;
• Demonstrated competency in litigating complex cases;
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading a diverse workforce and a demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as a leader;
• Outstanding writing analytical and communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety and diversity of personalities;
• Ability to lead with empathy and be a big-picture problem solver; and
• Commitment to serving the public interest and/or have prior public sector or public service experience.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• This position offers flexible work arrangements.
• 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.
• 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.

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 comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans employer-paid life insurance paid holidays retirement plans withColorado 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.