NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Assistant Attorney General - Corrections
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $137K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a talented attorney to join the Office of the Attorney General in Colorado, focusing on civil rights and constitutional litigation. The role involves representing the Colorado Department of Corrections in various legal matters, including federal civil rights claims and providing legal advice to state agencies.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the Colorado Department of Corrections in civil rights litigation
Handle federal civil rights claims, including those related to the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments
Manage habeas corpus petitions, small claims cases, and judicial reviews of agency rulings
Provide general legal advice to client agencies on various topics, including policy issues and open records requests
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 five years of legal experience preferred
Strong legal research and writing skills, including some experience drafting and filing briefs in federal court, and/or strong trial work in state or federal court
Ability to be self-directed and manage one's own caseload from pleading stage through trial and appeal
Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to know when to ask questions
This position requires at least one writing sample
Preferred
Prior experience as a state or federal judicial law clerk
Interest and/or experience with 42 U.S.C. § 1983 cases, C.R.C.P. 106 cases, Constitutional law, administrative law, and federal and state appeals
Broad range of litigation experience
Benefits
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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