Assistant Attorney General (MLB- Bankruptcy)

Closing Date: 25th May, 2026

Description:

Department Information:
The Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section of the Colorado Department of Law is seeking a dynamic and committed Assistant Attorney General to join the Marijuana, Liquor and Bankruptcy (“MLB”) Unit In this role, you will address a wide variety of interesting and complex legal issues of significant importance to the State of Colorado primarily in bankruptcy and state court.

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.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job:
The MLB Unit is one of 10 units in the R&R section. The R&R section represents state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Local Affairs. R&R is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of approximately 125 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, and divisions.

What you will do:
The Marijuana, Liquor & Bankruptcy (MLB) Unit offers the opportunity to practice the bankruptcy and tax collection aspects of the Unit's work. This attorney will work with the bankruptcy team advising all state agencies when a bankruptcy matter arises that impacts the agency. The issues typically include collection issues, consumer protection issues, environmental issues, the inability to discharge criminal restitution, enforcement of regulations when a regulated entity files for bankruptcy protection and others. The bankruptcy lawyer will work in close collaboration with the subject matter experts and other bankruptcy attorneys on topics including: bankruptcy compliance, scope of bankruptcy discharges, the automatic stay, bankruptcy claims, and prosecution or defense of adversary proceedings and contested matters.

The attorney will also advise the Colorado Department of Revenue in tax enforcement both in and out of bankruptcy cases. This advice includes defending tax claims in bankruptcy courts under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13; advice regarding the dischargeability of taxes owed by debtors; defending the Department in adversary proceedings and contested matters; bankruptcy compliance; and advice regarding obtaining warrants and effectuating tax seizures and sales for nonpayment of trust fund (sales, excise and other) taxes owed to the Department.

The attorney will be part of a team that represents the state in the matters described above, but will be expected to take primary responsibility for the attorney's own cases, with increasing responsibilities over time.

The attorney's responsibilities may also include any of the following:

• Independently handle litigation, negotiation, and hearings on behalf of clients represented by the Unit, the R&R Section and the DOL;
• Litigate matters that require immediate action;
• Provide training to DOL attorneys and/or client representatives and staff.

The attorneys on our team represent our clients' interests in a variety of settings, including federal bankruptcy court and state court. The position is primarily a bankruptcy law practice, with some practice in Colorado District Court.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions in the Revenue & Regulatory Law section.

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). The salary range for an AAG I is $88,197 – $96,554 annually.

Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney will be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). The AAG II salary range is $102,099 – $136,468 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.

Candidates should have: 1) experience in federal bankruptcy law and/or state tax law; 2) a demonstrated ability to handle negotiations, litigation, and trials independently and effectively; 3) proficient client communication skills; and 4) excellent writing skills.

Essential skills for this position:

• Interest in learning Federal bankruptcy law and its interaction with state tax law and regulatory programs;
• Ability to manage a significant caseload, including working closely with Unit paralegals
• Comfort with and enjoyment in litigating cases and advising clients in a general counsel role
• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide advice on complex matters
• Committed and eager to serve the public
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Enthusiasm about working with a smart, collaborative, and fun team

This Position Requires at Least One Writing Sample. Please Review the "how to Apply" Section of The Job Announcement for More Information.

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 Review Information on The Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel Website.
• 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 Must Provide 1) a Cover Letter Detailing Your Interest in The Position; 2) a Resume; 3) at Least One Writing Sample; and 4) Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents.

Writing Samples Should Demonstrate Your Ability to Provide Sound Legal Advice to A Client. the Writing Samples Should Be Products that Were Created Solely by You. Please Include a Brief Description of The Issue/scenario Presented, Whether the Issue Was Time-Sensitive in Nature, and What (if Any) Feedback Was Received After the Advice Was Provided. in Selecting the Examples, You May Wish to Consider Providing Different Forms – for Example, Written Advice that Was Provided by Email, Advice that Was Provided in A More Formal Memorandum Format, Dispositive Motions or Responses, Legal Briefs.

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 Julie.Christopher@coag.Gov or Call 720- 508-6511.

If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Position, Please Contact Our Legal Talent Director at Legal Talent Director@coag.Gov.

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