Closing Date: 18th September, 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 Consumer Protection Section, Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit is seeking an experienced and energic attorney to join a hardworking, collaborative, and creative team dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers in public utility proceedings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This is a great opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about public service and advocating for the public interest, particularly the interests of residential, small business, and agricultural utility customers. Ideal candidates possess a team-focused enthusiasm for the written and oral litigation process at the administrative law level who are willing to learn the unique nuances of PUC specific litigation while working alongside their new Unit colleagues on innovative energy law issues concerning the deployment of renewable energy resources in Colorado to replace the use of fossil fuel generation facilities. The position offers meaningful and challenging work on complex legal and regulatory issues involving utility rates, energy policy, affordability and reliability, environmental justice, climate change, and Colorado's energy transition and decarbonization goals. If you are interested in using your legal and advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact for Colorado consumers, we invite you to apply!
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:
the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit is responsible for representing the public interest and specifically the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural consumers in gas, electric and telecommunications proceedings, as well as in rulemaking proceedings before the PUC. In representing the public interest, the UCA Unit also gives due consideration of the state's decarbonization goals, environmental justice and workforce transitions. The Unit occasionally appears in state courts of appeal generally addressing decisions issued by the PUC. The UCA Unit currently is comprised of five attorneys and a legal assistant. This AAG will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team of rate/financial analysts and economists in the UCA to handle all aspects of preparing for and presenting consumer positions on cases before the PUC.
What you will do:
As an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit, you will represent the public interest and advocate for the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural utility consumers in electric, natural gas and telecommunications matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). You will work closely with attorneys and a multidisciplinary team of rate and financial analysts, economists, engineers, and other subject matter experts to develop and advocate for consumer positions in complex utility proceedings.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
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 Consumer Protection Section, Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit is seeking an experienced and energic attorney to join a hardworking, collaborative, and creative team dedicated to protecting Colorado consumers in public utility proceedings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This is a great opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about public service and advocating for the public interest, particularly the interests of residential, small business, and agricultural utility customers. Ideal candidates possess a team-focused enthusiasm for the written and oral litigation process at the administrative law level who are willing to learn the unique nuances of PUC specific litigation while working alongside their new Unit colleagues on innovative energy law issues concerning the deployment of renewable energy resources in Colorado to replace the use of fossil fuel generation facilities. The position offers meaningful and challenging work on complex legal and regulatory issues involving utility rates, energy policy, affordability and reliability, environmental justice, climate change, and Colorado's energy transition and decarbonization goals. If you are interested in using your legal and advocacy skills to make a meaningful impact for Colorado consumers, we invite you to apply!
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:
the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit is responsible for representing the public interest and specifically the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural consumers in gas, electric and telecommunications proceedings, as well as in rulemaking proceedings before the PUC. In representing the public interest, the UCA Unit also gives due consideration of the state's decarbonization goals, environmental justice and workforce transitions. The Unit occasionally appears in state courts of appeal generally addressing decisions issued by the PUC. The UCA Unit currently is comprised of five attorneys and a legal assistant. This AAG will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team of rate/financial analysts and economists in the UCA to handle all aspects of preparing for and presenting consumer positions on cases before the PUC.
What you will do:
As an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit, you will represent the public interest and advocate for the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural utility consumers in electric, natural gas and telecommunications matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). You will work closely with attorneys and a multidisciplinary team of rate and financial analysts, economists, engineers, and other subject matter experts to develop and advocate for consumer positions in complex utility proceedings.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Public Utility Litigation and Regulatory Advocacy
Legal Analysis and Client Counseling
Rulemaking, Legislative, and Policy Matters
Collaboration and Consumer Outreach
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Consumer Protection section at the 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 salary range for an AAG II 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 i
- Represent the UCA in contested proceedings and other matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission involving electric and natural gas utilities.
- Independently manage assigned matters through all phases of administrative litigation, including developing case strategy, identifying legal and factual issues, evaluating utility filings, and determining appropriate legal and procedural actions.
- Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, written discovery requests and responses, and other legal filings.
- Prepare and present written pre-filed direct, answer, and cross-answer testimony in coordination with UCA experts and other members of the multidisciplinary case team.
- Prepare witnesses for hearing and conduct direct examination and cross-examination before the PUC.
- Participate in settlement negotiations, evaluate proposed settlement terms, and advise the client regarding legal risks, litigation strategy, and potential outcomes.
- Prepare post-hearing briefs and other filings and address procedural and substantive matters arising after hearings.
- Represent the UCA, as assigned, in appeals or other judicial proceedings involving decisions of the PUC.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to the UCA regarding public utility regulation, administrative law, statutory requirements, PUC rules and proceedings, and other legal matters affecting utility consumers.
- Analyze complex legal, regulatory, economic, and policy issues involving utility rates, affordability, reliability, utility investments, and other matters affecting electric and natural gas consumers.
- Conduct legal research and interpret statutes, regulations, PUC decisions, court decisions, and other legal authorities to develop and support the UCA's positions.
- Advise the UCA on legal and regulatory strategies while considering its statutory responsibility to represent the public interest and the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural consumers, including consideration of Colorado's decarbonization goals, environmental justice, and workforce transitions.
- Identify legal risks, emerging regulatory issues, and potential impacts of utility proposals on consumers and advise the client regarding appropriate courses of action.
- Represent the UCA in PUC rulemaking proceedings and advocate for rules and regulatory policies that advance the interests of utility consumers and the public interest.
- Analyze proposed and existing PUC rules and draft proposed rules, amendments, comments, and other rulemaking submissions.
- Review and analyze pending legislation affecting public utilities, utility regulation, and consumers and advise the UCA regarding potential legal, regulatory, and consumer impacts.
- Monitor developments in utility law, administrative law, energy policy, and related regulatory matters to identify emerging issues affecting the UCA and Colorado utility consumers.
- Work collaboratively with UCA rate and financial analysts, economists, engineers, consultants, and other subject matter experts to evaluate utility proposals, develop evidentiary records, and formulate legal and regulatory positions.
- Translate complex legal, technical, financial, and regulatory information into clear and persuasive written and oral advocacy.
- Coordinate with UCA leadership and other stakeholders regarding proceedings and issues affecting utility consumers.
- Assist with outreach and educational efforts regarding the role of the UCA and issues affecting residential, small commercial, and agricultural utility consumers.
- Perform other legal duties and special projects consistent with the responsibilities of the UCA Unit and the Consumer Protection Section.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple attorney positions within the Consumer Protection section at the 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 salary range for an AAG II 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 i
