Colorado Department of Revenue · 3 days ago
Assistant Attorney General - Federal Initiatives (Litigation)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking experienced litigators to serve as Assistant Attorneys General in the Office of the Attorney General’s Federal Initiatives Unit. This position involves engaging in high-impact litigation to protect the interests of the State of Colorado against federal actions, focusing on complex trial and appellate matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide counsel to the Attorney General and client agencies regarding federal executive orders, federal agency and administrative actions, and federal legislation affecting Colorado government, residents, and the rule of law; and monitor evolving federal policies and analyze their impact on Colorado’s legal and regulatory landscape
Serve as litigation counsel in key litigation and trial matters protecting the interest of the State of Colorado, including coordination with other state attorney general staff on multistate matters; develop and execute litigation strategy for federal litigation and trials, trial moots, and after-action review for major cases; analyze complex factual and legal issues; prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery; appear in court and collaborate with multi-state coalitions; and work closely with agency counsel, providing strategic advice to ensure aligned, effective advocacy
Lead or support the preparation of comment letters, motions to intervene and amicus briefs related to federal initiatives; and review and advise on multi-state amicus briefing opportunities and multi-state attorney general correspondence and letters on nationwide federal issues
Qualification
Required
At least 4 years of legal experience, including significant federal litigation experience (civil or administrative)
Experience with administrative and regulatory law
Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment
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
Preferred
Prior experience representing or advising public-sector clients or government agencies
Experience litigating for or against the federal government or federal agencies
Background in investigations, federal grants, or civil rights matters
Experience leading complex multi-party litigation or working in multi-state coalitions
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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