Closing Date: 18th September, 2025
Description:
Description of Job:The Revenue & Regulatory Law (R&R) section is comprised of 10 different Units. The R&R section represents state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Department of Local Affairs, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Agriculture. R&R is the largest section in the Department of Law, comprised of over 110 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, divisions and ombudsmen. 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 selected attorney will primarily represent DORA divisions, boards, and commissions and independent judicial boards, commissions and ombudsman before the Office of Administrative Courts and other venues in defending agency determinations.. This attorney may also assist on other matters as assigned, including litigation and general counsel matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a team-oriented attorney who is eager to work in a multi-disciplinary group and who enjoys both litigation and providing general counsel advice.
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 – $136,558 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.
Our goal is to add someone to our team who is genuinely eager to learn about and work in a governmental practice, excited to do the work we do, and enthusiastic about growing and developing a litigation and general counsel practice with attorneys who are invested in their success.
Our ideal candidates will have the following attributes and interests:
- Litigation experience or strong interest in developing litigation skills
- Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities
- Eagerness to solve complex problems
- Litigation experience or demonstrated strong interest in developing litigation skills
- General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills
- Interest in growing and developing an administrative and governmental law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth
- Developed collaborative skills and commitment to working collaboratively
- Excellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong motivation to meet the needs of sophisticated clients
- Willingness to learn new areas of law
- Demonstrated interest in public service
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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.
- The Department of Law Offers Flexible Work Arrangements. This Postion Is Required to Work in Office 2-3 Days per Week.
- 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.