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State of Colorado · 1 day ago

Assistant Attorney General - Federal Initiatives (Litigation).

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $133K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Colorado's Office of the Attorney General is seeking experienced litigators for the Federal Initiatives Unit. This role involves engaging in high-impact litigation to protect the State's interests against significant federal actions, representing Colorado in complex trial and appellate matters.

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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

Federal litigation experienceTrialAppellate mattersAdministrativeRegulatory lawPublic-sector client representationMulti-party litigationLegal analysisCollaborationStrategic advice

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