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Colorado Department of Revenue · 3 months ago

Assistant Attorney General (Revenue & Regulatory Law)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $137K/yr

The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Revenue & Regulatory Law Section, which represents various state regulatory agencies. The role involves litigating and providing general counsel legal services, handling a diverse caseload including administrative actions and advising on legal matters.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Represent DORA divisions, boards, and commissions and independent judicial boards, commissions and ombudsman before the Office of Administrative Courts and other venues in defending agency determinations

Assist on other matters as assigned, including litigation and general counsel matters

Qualification

Litigation experienceGeneral counsel experienceResearch abilitiesAnalytical abilitiesWriting skillsInterest in public serviceCommitment to diversityProblem-solvingCollaborative skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Litigation experience or strong interest in developing litigation skills

Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities

Eagerness to solve complex problems

General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills

Interest in growing and developing an administrative and governmental law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth

Developed collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively

Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Strong motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients

Willingness to learn new areas of law

Demonstrated interest in public service

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

This position requires at least one writing sample

Benefits

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 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal 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 registration dues

Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.

Company

Colorado Department of Revenue

With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.

Founded in 1941