Colorado Department of Revenue ยท 2 months ago
Assistant Attorney General - Corrections
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State of Colorado in civil rights and constitutional litigation. This role involves handling complex civil rights cases, habeas petitions, and providing legal advice to state agencies, with an emphasis on litigation skills and legal writing.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represent the Colorado Department of Corrections in civil rights claims
Litigate federal civil rights claims including those related to the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments
Handle habeas corpus petitions, small claims cases, and judicial review of agency rulings
Provide general legal advice to client agencies on various topics including policy issues and subpoena or 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
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
Experience in legal writing and litigation work
Ability to 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
Preferred
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
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 is preferred
Broad range of litigation experience
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
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