Closing Date: 12th October, 2026
Description:
Department Information:This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system.
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Revenue & Regulatory Law section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dedicated and driven attorney to do securities and financial services work for our Financial & Community Safety team. As a dedicated public servant, you will help protect Coloradans through the state's regulation of the securities and financial services industries. Further, you will have the opportunity to do both litigation and general counsel work. If you are seeking an intellectually challenging position handling financial issues and want to directly impact the lives of Coloradans, apply today!
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.
Description of Job:
The Financial & Community Safety Unit is one of 12 units within the Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section. The R&R section represents state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), the Department of Revenue, the Department of Agriculture, and the State Personnel Board. R&R is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of 110 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, and divisions. The work of the R&R section is critical to ensuring all licensees are providing fair services to Coloradans and protecting consumers through oversight of these industries and professions to protect public health and safety.
What you will do:
The Financial & Community Safety Unit represents the Colorado Division of Securities, and other programs within the R&R Section, including the Division of Banking and Division of Financial Services. This work promotes consumer protection through regulating, licensing, and taking disciplinary action against the respective licensees, and pursuing securities fraud matters on behalf of the Securities Commissioner.
The attorneys on our team represent our clients' interests in a variety of settings, including civil litigation in District Court. The position also involves an administrative law practice before the Office of Administrative Courts, as well as practice before the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Additionally, our work involves advising our clients in all aspects of their regulatory functions and responsibilities, including assisting with promulgation of rules, open meetings, and open records law requests. This attorney's primary role will be to serve as litigation counsel to the Colorado Division of Securities, although the attorney will also gain valuable experience serving as general counsel for various regulatory boards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary team and enjoys both litigation and general counsel advising.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Revenue & Regulatory Law section at Department of Law.
Salary note: The Department of Law uses an attorney 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). The salary range for an AAG I is $89,964-$119,047/annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). 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:
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. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. (https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/)
For this role, we are seeking candidates who have substantive and practical legal training, including clerkships and fellowships; experience as a prosecutors or litigators; and/or those whose diverse experiences and background would add value to the Department of Law and our clients.
Essential skills for this position:
This Position Requires at Least One Writing Sample. Please Review the "how to Apply" Section of The Job Announcement for More Information.
The Office of The Attorney General Offers Challenging, Interesting, and Meaningful Work. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Believe that A Diverse Work Force 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:
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 On-Line Applications Including the Contact Information Section. Applicants Are Not Required to Complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information Sections of The On-Line Application.
Required Application Materials: Applicant May Redact Information that Identifies Their Age, Date of Birth, or Dates of Attendance at Or Graduation from An Educational Institution.
Applicants Must Provide 1) a Cover Letter Detailing Their Interest in The Position and Their Relevant Experience; 2) a Resume; 3) a Writing Sample, and 4) Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents.
Why Work for Us:
Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!
The Revenue & Regulatory Law section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dedicated and driven attorney to do securities and financial services work for our Financial & Community Safety team. As a dedicated public servant, you will help protect Coloradans through the state's regulation of the securities and financial services industries. Further, you will have the opportunity to do both litigation and general counsel work. If you are seeking an intellectually challenging position handling financial issues and want to directly impact the lives of Coloradans, apply today!
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.
Description of Job:
The Financial & Community Safety Unit is one of 12 units within the Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section. The R&R section represents state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), the Department of Revenue, the Department of Agriculture, and the State Personnel Board. R&R is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of 110 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, and divisions. The work of the R&R section is critical to ensuring all licensees are providing fair services to Coloradans and protecting consumers through oversight of these industries and professions to protect public health and safety.
What you will do:
The Financial & Community Safety Unit represents the Colorado Division of Securities, and other programs within the R&R Section, including the Division of Banking and Division of Financial Services. This work promotes consumer protection through regulating, licensing, and taking disciplinary action against the respective licensees, and pursuing securities fraud matters on behalf of the Securities Commissioner.
The attorneys on our team represent our clients' interests in a variety of settings, including civil litigation in District Court. The position also involves an administrative law practice before the Office of Administrative Courts, as well as practice before the Colorado Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Additionally, our work involves advising our clients in all aspects of their regulatory functions and responsibilities, including assisting with promulgation of rules, open meetings, and open records law requests. This attorney's primary role will be to serve as litigation counsel to the Colorado Division of Securities, although the attorney will also gain valuable experience serving as general counsel for various regulatory boards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary team and enjoys both litigation and general counsel advising.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Revenue & Regulatory Law section at Department of Law.
Salary note: The Department of Law uses an attorney 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). The salary range for an AAG I is $89,964-$119,047/annually.
Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). 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:
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. For more information about admission to the Colorado Bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. (https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/)
For this role, we are seeking candidates who have substantive and practical legal training, including clerkships and fellowships; experience as a prosecutors or litigators; and/or those whose diverse experiences and background would add value to the Department of Law and our clients.
Essential skills for this position:
- Ability to manage a heavy caseload
- Comfortable litigating cases and advising clients in a general counsel role
- Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice on complex matters. Enjoys wearing different hats, sometimes multiple times per day
- Committed and eager to serve the public in a consumer protection-related role
- Enthusiastic about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team – while still able to work independently and exercise strong professional judgment
This Position Requires at Least One Writing Sample. Please Review the "how to Apply" Section of The Job Announcement for More Information.
The Office of The Attorney General Offers Challenging, Interesting, and Meaningful Work. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Believe that A Diverse Work Force 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.
- 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.
- 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.coloradolegalregulation.com/)
- This Position Offers Flexible Work Arrangements. This Position Will Be Required to Work in The Office 3 Days per Week, with The Possibility for Additional Flexibility After a Successful Training Period.
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 On-Line Applications Including the Contact Information Section. Applicants Are Not Required to Complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information Sections of The On-Line Application.
Required Application Materials: Applicant May Redact Information that Identifies Their Age, Date of Birth, or Dates of Attendance at Or Graduation from An Educational Institution.
Applicants Must Provide 1) a Cover Letter Detailing Their Interest in The Position and Their Relevant Experience; 2) a Resume; 3) a Writing Sample, and 4) Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents.
Why Work for Us:
We Embrace Flexibility
We Aim to Produce Outstanding Work Product for Our Clients, Be Efficient with Our Time, and Support Each Other as Team Members – Which Also Means We Embrace Flexible Working Arrangements when And Where Possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the Dol, Our Commitment to Dei Is Thriving. We Know that We Are Better Together when Our Differences Are Valued and Everyone Is Inspired and Empowered to Contribute. as Such, We Strive to Provide a Safe Environment Where Individuals Feel Valued and Respected for Who They Are; Demonstrate a Behavior and Mindset Where Differences Are Welcomed, and Individuals Are Treated Equally and Empowered to Do Their Best Work; and Promote Growth and Innovation Through a Diverse Workforce. We Empower an Active Diversity Equity &a
We Aim to Produce Outstanding Work Product for Our Clients, Be Efficient with Our Time, and Support Each Other as Team Members – Which Also Means We Embrace Flexible Working Arrangements when And Where Possible.
We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At the Dol, Our Commitment to Dei Is Thriving. We Know that We Are Better Together when Our Differences Are Valued and Everyone Is Inspired and Empowered to Contribute. as Such, We Strive to Provide a Safe Environment Where Individuals Feel Valued and Respected for Who They Are; Demonstrate a Behavior and Mindset Where Differences Are Welcomed, and Individuals Are Treated Equally and Empowered to Do Their Best Work; and Promote Growth and Innovation Through a Diverse Workforce. We Empower an Active Diversity Equity &a
