Closing Date: 9th November, 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 Specialized Business Group and Property Tax Unit in the Revenue & Regulatory Law Section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit offers the opportunity to litigate and provide general counsel legal services in challenging areas of law that frequently present novel legal questions. Attorneys in the Unit address a wide variety of interesting and complex issues. The selected attorney will represent one or more divisions of the Colorado Department of Revenue, including the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Lottery Division, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. If you are interested in this work and want to be a part of a great team and gain experience providing counsel and advice to significant governmental agencies with potential for appellate and district court representation, this position is for you!
Applications 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.
Description of Job:
The Specialized Business Group and Property Tax (SBG) Unit is one of 10 units within the R&R section. The R&R section represents various state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), the Department of Agriculture, and the numerous divisions within these departments, such as the Department of Revenue's Taxation Division and the Division of Property Taxation within the Department of Local Affairs. R&R is the largest section in the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, comprised of approximately 115 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, divisions, and ombudsmen.
The SBG Unit provides legal services to various agencies with the Department of Revenue regulating industries such as gaming, racing, sports betting, auto industry and motor vehicles dealer board, and the Colorado Lottery, as well as ensuring adherence to state laws and industry standards. The SBG Unit also represents programs in the Department of Local Affairs, including the Colorado Property Tax Administrator.
What you will do:
The selected attorney will primarily represent one or more divisions within the Colorado Department of Revenue, providing general counsel advice and litigating administrative cases in the hearings division. This attorney may also handle appeals of administrative cases in the district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals. The selected attorney will interpret relevant statutes and regulations and assist with rulemaking matters. This attorney may also represent other clients of the unit, including the Auto Industry Division, the Division of Gaming and Sports Betting, the Racing Division, the Lottery Division, and the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Colorado Property Tax Administrator. 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 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 - $136,468/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. (https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/)
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:
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) Two to Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents.
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 Specialized Business Group and Property Tax Unit in the Revenue & Regulatory Law Section is seeking an attorney to join its dynamic and collaborative legal team. The Unit offers the opportunity to litigate and provide general counsel legal services in challenging areas of law that frequently present novel legal questions. Attorneys in the Unit address a wide variety of interesting and complex issues. The selected attorney will represent one or more divisions of the Colorado Department of Revenue, including the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Lottery Division, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. If you are interested in this work and want to be a part of a great team and gain experience providing counsel and advice to significant governmental agencies with potential for appellate and district court representation, this position is for you!
Applications 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.
Description of Job:
The Specialized Business Group and Property Tax (SBG) Unit is one of 10 units within the R&R section. The R&R section represents various state regulatory agencies, including the Department of Revenue, the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), the Department of Agriculture, and the numerous divisions within these departments, such as the Department of Revenue's Taxation Division and the Division of Property Taxation within the Department of Local Affairs. R&R is the largest section in the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, comprised of approximately 115 team members who tackle a diverse array of legal challenges for nearly 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, divisions, and ombudsmen.
The SBG Unit provides legal services to various agencies with the Department of Revenue regulating industries such as gaming, racing, sports betting, auto industry and motor vehicles dealer board, and the Colorado Lottery, as well as ensuring adherence to state laws and industry standards. The SBG Unit also represents programs in the Department of Local Affairs, including the Colorado Property Tax Administrator.
What you will do:
The selected attorney will primarily represent one or more divisions within the Colorado Department of Revenue, providing general counsel advice and litigating administrative cases in the hearings division. This attorney may also handle appeals of administrative cases in the district courts and the Colorado Court of Appeals. The selected attorney will interpret relevant statutes and regulations and assist with rulemaking matters. This attorney may also represent other clients of the unit, including the Auto Industry Division, the Division of Gaming and Sports Betting, the Racing Division, the Lottery Division, and the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Colorado Property Tax Administrator. 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 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 - $136,468/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. (https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/)
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 demonstrated interest in developing litigation skills
- Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities
- General counsel experience or demonstrated interest in developing client counseling skills
- Eagerness to solve complex problems
- Interest in growing and developing an administrative and governmental law practice and eagerness to seek out opportunities for professional growth
- Interest in developing appellate law and writing expertise
- 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
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. Position Is Expected to Work in Office at Least 2-3 Days per Week. Flexible Work Arrangements May Change at Any Time Based on Business Needs.
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) Two to Three Professional References. Use the "attachments" Feature of The Online Application to Add Documents.
