Closing Date: 31st December, 2025
Description:
Department Information:This position is subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D 2025 009. The selected finalist will have a start date after January 1, 2026. Candidates should be aware that while an offer may be extended, their employment will not commence prior to that date.
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
Your Litigation Experience Can Help Shape Colorado's Infrastructure
Are you a seasoned litigator with a passion for impactful work? Do you thrive in the world of high-stakes contract disputes and construction claims? If so, the Colorado Department of Law wants you on our team! We're seeking an exceptional attorney to join our litigation group in support of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), a large and influential state agency.
Application will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Who We Are:
The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the “People's Lawyer.” The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: “Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.” Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.
Learn more about the Colorado Attorney General's Office here. (https://coag.gov/)
Description of Job:
What you will do:
As an Assistant Attorney General in our Transportation Unit, you'll engage in complex construction claims and contract litigation. You'll handle a wide range of disputes ranging in value up to the millions, advise on public infrastructure development, and shape legal strategies that affect communities across the state.
You Will:
- Represent CDOT in high-impact construction claims and contract disputes.
- Support CDOT's Outdoor Advertising Program.
- Handle procurement matters and represent CDOT in administrative hearings.
- Lead or participate in arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Manage condemnation and inverse condemnation litigation. Draft and negotiate key infrastructure contracts, including P3 agreements.
- Advise CDOT on legal risk, rulemaking, legislation, and public infrastructure development.
What Success Looks Like:
A successful Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Unit:
- Manages cases proactively, developing thoughtful litigation strategies and moving matters forward without unnecessary supervision.
- Builds trust with CDOT clients, providing timely, clear, and practical legal advice on construction disputes, procurement issues, and infrastructure development.
- Collaborates effectively with engineers, project managers, and colleagues across the Department of Law to understand technical issues and advance shared goals.
- Communicates with precision, producing strong written work and delivering persuasive advocacy in negotiations, hearings, and litigation.
- Exercises sound judgment, particularly in evaluating risk, assessing settlement options, and advising on complex policy or contract issues.
- Contributes positively to the team, modeling professionalism, curiosity, and a commitment to improving systems and outcomes.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, managing a diverse and dynamic caseload while maintaining a solutions-oriented mindset.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Transportation Unit.
Salary note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Attorneys with less than 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General I (AAG I). Effective July 1, 2025, the salary range for an AAG I is $88,197-$117,964/annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). Effective July 1, 2025, the AAG II salary range is $102,099 - $136,558/annually.
Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
What we are looking for:
We encourage applicants with varying levels of litigation experience to apply. This position may be filled at the AAG I or AAG II level depending on experience.
At a minimum, 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. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp)
- Brings at least 5 years of robust litigation experience
- Has a strong background in construction claims and contract law
- Is a sharp strategist and persuasive advocate
- Communicates with clarity and confidence
- Administrative law experience is preferred but not required
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
The Office of The Attorney General Offers Challenging, Interesting, and Meaningful Work. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Believe that A Diverse Workforce Adds Quality and Perspective to The Services We Provide to The Public. Candidates with Diverse Qualities and Backgrounds Are Encouraged to Apply.
Conditions of Employment:
- 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. for More Information About Admission to The Colorado Bar, Please Visit the Colorado Supreme Court's Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel Website.
- This Position Offers Flexible Work Arrangements. Please Note that Flexible Work Arrangements May Change Based on Business Needs.
- Occasional Travel, Including Overnight Travel, May Be Required.
- Colorado Department of Law Participates in E-Verify and Will Provide the Federal Government with Your Form I-9 Information to Confirm that You Are Authorized to Work in The U.S.
This Position Is Non-Classified and Is Not Subject to Appeal Rights.
Supplemental Information:
How to Apply:
Applicants Must Establish an Account with Governmentjobs.Com and Complete the Online Applications Including the Contact Information Section. Applicants Are Not Required to Complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information Sections of The Online Application. Applicants May Choose to Complete These Fields, but The Hiring Team Will Rely Primarily on Submitted Documents (cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, References). Applicants Must Provide 1) a Cover Letter Detailing Their Interest in The Position and Their Relevant Experience; 2) a Resume; 3) at Least One Independent Writing Sample, and 4) Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents. Applicant May Redact Information that Identifies Their Age, Date of Birth, or Dates of Attendance at Or Graduation from An Educational Institution.
Adaaa Requests
The Department of Law Is Committed to The Full Inclusion of All Qualified Individuals. as Part of This Commitment, Our Agency Will Assist Individuals Who Have a Disability with Any Reasonable Accommodation Requests Related to Employment, Including Completing the Application Process, Interviewing, Completing Any Pre-Employment Testing, Participating in The Employee Selection Process, And/or to Perform Essential Job Functions Where the Requested Accommodation Does Not Impose an Undue Hardship. if You Have a Disability and Require Reasonable Accommodation to Ensure You Have a Positive Experience Applying or Interviewing for This Position, Please Direct Your Inquiries to Our Adaaa Coordinator, Julie Christopher at Hr@coag.Gov. for General Information Regarding This Position and Other Attorney Opportunities at Our Office, Please Contact Our Legal Talent Director at Legaltalentdirector@coag.Gov.
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