NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Assistant Attorney General - Employment Practices and Civil Rights
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $137K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an attorney for the Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General, focusing on civil litigation, civil rights, and employment law. The role involves providing legal advice, representing state agencies in various employment matters, and engaging with clients in a collaborative environment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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
At least four years' experience in civil litigation and/or advice and counsel work
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/or administrative law
Excellent time management skills and ability to handle a number of cases 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
Preferred
Knowledge of the state personnel system
Public sector legal experience
Benefits
Competitive medical and dental health plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Retirement plans with Colorado PERA
Vacation and sick leave earned each month
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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