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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

First Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Credit Enforcement

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $192K/yr

NEOGOV, representing the State of Colorado, is seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit. This role involves overseeing consumer financial protection enforcement and managing a team to protect Coloradans from predatory financial practices.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit and represent the Attorney General and the Administrator of the Consumer Credit Unit

Participate in and lead multistate investigations in the consumer financial protection space

Supervise and lead rulemaking under the state’s consumer financial protection authorities

Analyze legislative bills that amend Colorado’s consumer financial protection statutes

Facilitate the work and operations of the Unit, promoting collaboration, engagement, integrity, and exceptional legal service

Assign and oversee cases, coordinate workflow, and carry an independent workload

Handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases and supervise staff

Serve as a frontline leader responsible for employee performance management activities

Assist the Assistant Deputy Attorney General with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law

Qualification

Litigation experienceConsumer financial protectionManagement experienceAnalytical skillsWriting skillsCoaching skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsEmotional intelligenceProblem-solving skills

Required

Applicants for the First Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit position must be admitted to the Colorado bar or clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application

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

Commitment to serving the public interest and/or have prior public sector or public service experience

Preferred

Communication & Listening – Inspires confidence through active listening and effective communication with clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff

Flexible & Adaptable Management – Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change; leads with new concepts and ideas; and encourages others to be equally adaptive and flexible

Coaching & Developing People – Invests in our talent through coaching and sponsorship and by pushing individuals outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals

Creative & Strategic Problem Solving – Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises

Enterprise & Growth Mindset – Balances the goals of clients, leadership, colleagues, and staff with the broader interest of the enterprise

Client Service, Interpersonal Skills, and Emotional Intelligence– Demonstrates and models self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and sensitivity in working with clients, colleagues, and staff