Closing Date: 22nd February, 2026
Description:
Description:The Boulder County Attorney's Office is hiring an Assistant County Attorney II or III.
The Assistant County Attorney will primarily work in the following legal practice areas:
General Litigation. The duties of this position involve representing the County in a wide range of civil cases, including employment actions, civil rights cases related to law enforcement and the operation of the jail, land use cases, and other claims and matters involving the Board of County Commissioners, county departments, and other elected county officials. Responsibilities include drafting and filing motions and other legal documents; conducting discovery; negotiating with other parties; and preparing for and litigating a full range of hearings, trials, and appeals in state and federal court.
The position may also include the following additional duties as time allows and based on the needs of the office:
Administrative Hearings and Appeals. As time allows, the duties of this position may also include other kinds of administrative or court proceedings to which the County is a party, such as employee termination appeals, property valuation assessment appeals, appeals related to affordable housing decisions, and zoning enforcement actions.
Contracts. As time allows, the duties of this position may also include advising on all aspects of contract matters with a focus on providing strategic legal advice and training to support the County's portfolio of over 3000 active contracts. This includes supporting the County's offices, departments, and elected officials by providing scope of work training and training to support procurement contracts, updating and revising the procurement contract templates, assisting county grant programs by drafting funding agreements to integrate the components of their programs, advising and drafting intergovernmental agreements and other unique contractual relationships.
The duties of this position may change over time to reflect the needs of the office as a whole and the interests of the attorney hired.
The County Attorney's Office has experienced litigation attorneys who will be part of the onboarding and ongoing support system for the attorney hired into this position.
Salary:
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672 - $130,000
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney II: $114,672 - $165,096
Hiring Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney III: $126,372 - $140,000
Classification Salary Range for Assistant County Attorney III: $126,372 - $182,076
What We Are Looking for In an Applicant
We Are Looking to Hire Someone Who Either Comes with The Following Attributes or Who Would Like to Be Trained to Develop These Attributes:
- The Drive to Learn how To Practice Law in Areas They May Not Have Worked
- The Ability to Develop Strong Client Relationships
- The Ability to Work Effectively in A Collaborative, Team-Based Environment
- Dedication to Public Service
- Strong Research, Writing, Organizational, Presentation, Time Management, and Analytical Skills
- The Ability to Contribute to An Organization that Prioritizes Racial Equity and Inclusion in All Components of Its Work
- Experience Litigating on Behalf of A Local Government or Other Governmental Entity
- Experience with Land Use Law, Employment Law, or Civil Rights Law
- Experience with Administrative Law Hearings and Appeals
Position Details:
This Is a Full-Time and Benefited Position. the Work Schedule Is Monday - Friday and Work Hours Are Determined by Need but Generally Fall Between 7:30am - 5:30pm. the Office Location Is in The Historic Courthouse on The Pearl Street Mall, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder, Co 80302. the Position Is a Hybrid Position with The Option of Working from Home up To Three Days per Week, as Work Duties Allow. This Position Requires In-Court Presence at Hearings and At Trial and Attending In-Person Meetings and Hearings at Other Boulder County Locations as Necessary. Under Flsa Guidelines, This Position Is Exempt (not Eligible for Overtime).
Boulder County Requires Its Employees to Reside in The State of Colorado as Of the First Day of Work.
Boulder County Offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Family-Friendly Benefits Such as Paid Caregiver Leave and An Infants-In The-Workplace Policy, Contributions to Colorado Pera, Wellness Programs, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Medical Leave, an Rtd
Eco Pass, and More.
Why Work with Us?
Attorneys in The County Attorney's Office Work on Complicated and Often Cutting-Edge Legal Issues for A Progressive Local Government. We Prioritize Professional Growth, Work-Life Balance, and A Respectful Atmosphere in Which to Practice Law. Our Employees Operate in A Highly Collaborative Work Environment, Sharing Their Experiences and Perspectives with Others in Their Office and Build Relationships with Clients in County Departments and Offices. Boulder County Is a Fully Inclusive, Anti-Racist, and Multicultural Organization Aspiring to Overcome All Forms of Social Oppression. We Encourage Anyone Who Has the Skills and The Drive Necessary to Succeed in This Role to Apply for The Position. We Value Applicants Who Bring with Them Diverse Perspectives, Experiences, and Backgrounds.
Required Education & Experience:
Jd Degree and Licensed to Practice Law in Colorado.
A Minimum of Two Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney for The Assistant County Attorney Ii Position. a Minimum of Five Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney for The Assistant County Attorney Iii Position. Prior Law Clerk Experience or Additional Related Education May Count Toward Minimum Experience Requirements.
Cover Letter and Resume
Applicants Are Not Required to Attach a Cover Letter for This Position, but We Encourage You to Submit a Letter that Is Your Own Writing (not Ai-Generated) Because We Find Them Very Useful for Understanding Why Applicants Are Interested in This Kind of Legal Work and Why They Are Interested in Working for Boulder County.
All Applicants Are Required to Attach a Resume for This Position.