Boulder County Sheriff's Office · 2 weeks ago
Assistant County Attorney I or II
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $165K/yr
2+ years expBoulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Assistant County Attorney I or II to work primarily in legal practice areas such as Dependency and Neglect, Child Support, and Investigations and Recovery. The role involves handling legal cases, drafting documents, and representing the county in court proceedings while advocating for the best interests of children and families.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Handling child welfare cases in Boulder District Court
Drafting and filing motions and other legal documents
Conducting discovery
Negotiating with other parties
Preparing for and litigating a full range of hearings and trials
Addressing records requests and subpoenas
Advocating for the best interests of children and families while advancing the state and department’s recommendations
Representing the state in proceedings in court as child support obligations are established and modified
Advising county staff and preparing them for court
Enforcing existing orders through contempt actions or other remedies when payments are delinquent
Addressing paternity issues and ensuring compliance with state guidelines to support the financial needs of children
Representing the county in proceedings related to the recovery of overpayment of welfare benefits
Advising county staff on recovery processes
Pursuing administrative or judicial actions to recoup funds
Coordinating with state agencies to ensure compliance with public assistance regulations
Qualification
Required
JD degree and licensed to practice law in Colorado
A minimum of two years' experience as a practicing attorney for the Assistant County Attorney II position
Prior law clerk experience or additional related education may count toward minimum experience requirements
The drive to learn how to practice law in areas they may not have worked
The ability to develop strong client relationships
The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Dedication to public service
Strong research, writing, organizational, presentation, time management, and analytical skills
The ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion in all components of its work
Preferred
Experience with child welfare law
Experience with child support law
Experience with benefits or other similar administrative law
Experience with litigation or other court proceedings
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid caregiver leave
Infants-in the-workplace policy
Contributions to Colorado PERA
Wellness programs
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid medical leave
RTD EcoPass
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.
Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
Breast feeding friendly-work environment
Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
PERA 401k
Social Security retirement plans
Additional Life and Disability Insurance
Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
County-paid tuition assistance
Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Free EcoPass
Hospital Indemnity
ID Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
Generous paid time off
Company
Boulder County Sheriff's Office
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is dedicated to providing effective and efficient public safety services to the residents and visitors of Boulder County, including the towns of Nederland, Superior, and Lyons.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase