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Finding Your Purpose
When you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come.

Finding Your Passion
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Colorado for All
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Where You Will Work
The Governor's Office of Legal Counsel Is Seeking a Talented, Motivated, and Experienced Attorney Committed to Working with The Governor to Further a Colorado for All. We Provide Legal Advice and Analysis to The Governor, the Governor's Office, and His Cabinet in Areas of Legal Complexity and Importance. the Attorneys in The Office Play Key Roles in Legislative Bill Review and Engagement, Policy Research and Development, Drafting of Executive Orders, Judicial Appointments at All Levels of Colorado Courts, Granting of Clemency, Media Responses, and Designing and Implementing Strategic Policies and Goals. Further, We Represent the Governor in Discussions with Stakeholders and Elected Officials, Advocate for The Governor's Agenda and Policy Objectives, and Work with The Office of The Attorney General to Manage Litigation Involving the State, the Governor, and Agencies.

Note: Note: This Posting May Be Used to Fill Multiple Openings Within the Office of Legal Counsel.

Description of Job:
Primary Physical Work Location: State Capitol; 200 E Colfax Ave; Denver Colorado

Location: Minimum of 3 Days a Week in The Office; up To 2 Days a Week Remote

Flsa Status: Exempt; Position Is Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Job Type: Full Time

Class Title: Non-Classified

Closing Date: We Will Begin the Review of Application Materials on July 27, 2026 and Continue until A Finalist Is Identified.

What You Will Do:
The Deputy Legal Counsel Will Become Part of Our Eight-Member Team of Six Attorneys, a Paralegal, and An Executive Assistant that Work Together to Support the Governor. You Will Have the Opportunity to Advise the Governor, the Governor's Office, and Agencies on Legal and Policy Challenges Facing the Administration, Develop Creative Solutions to Complex Problems, and Work in A Fast-Paced Environment Committed to Making a Positive Impact in Our State. on Any Given Day, Your Work Could Touch Criminal Law, Health Care, Education, the Economy, Energy, Natural Resources, Ethics, and Other Topics. Each of The Five Deputy Legal Counsels Has a Portfolio of Agencies and Legal Subject Matter, but The Entire Team Works Collaboratively to Address and Resolve Legal Issues. You Will Use Your Research and Analysis Skills to Evaluate Complex Laws, Case Law, and Legal Principles to Provide Actionable Advice - Sometimes Within Hours. You Will Use Written and Oral Communication to Convey Legal Opinions and Options, Engage with Stakeholders, and Represent the Governor. if You Are Ready to Be Bold, Consistent, and Joyful in Service to Coloradans, We Welcome Your Application.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
To Be Considered for This Position, Applicants Must:
Be Admitted to A State Bar and In Good Standing with The Respective State Bar at The Time of Application.

Further, We Are Seeking Candidates Who Have Many of The Following Skills and Experience:

Experience Advising Organizational Leaders, and Demonstrated Ability to Advise on Complex Matters
Commitment to Public Service and Colorado
Excellent Research, Writing and Interpersonal Skills, and Ability to Be Both Consultative and Persuasive
Curiosity to Learn New Areas of The Law, and Experience in Critical and Creative Thinking
A Strong Work Ethic, Ability to Manage Several Diverse Projects Simultaneously, and Comfortable with Successfully Completing Projects on Short Timelines
Experience Working in Government or Politics
Strong People Skills, Including Experience Working Effectively with A Wide Range of Constituencies in Diverse Communities and Ensuring a Focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Conditions of Employment:
Applicants Must Pass a Thorough Background Check Prior to Employment and Reside in Colorado Once Employed.

Note: This Is an Unclassified, At-Will Position. Due to The Upcoming Gubernatorial Transition, Any Extension or Continuation in This Role Beyond January 13, 2027, Will Be at The Sole Discretion of The Next Administration.

Supplemental Information:
To Apply:
A Cover Letter and Resume Must Be Submitted with The Application for Consideration. Your Cover Letter and Resume Must Provide Sufficient Detail About Your Background and Experience to Allow the Screening Panel to Properly Assess Your Experience in The Required Elements, Including Your Experience and Achievements.

The State of Colorado/office of The Governor Offers a Generous Benefits Package Including:

Annual Leave Accrued at 13.33 Hours per Month (4 Weeks a Year)
Sick Leave Accrued at 6.66 Hours a Month (10 Days a Year)
12 Paid Holidays per Year
Medical and Dental Plans
State Paid Life Insurance Policy of A Minimum of $50,000 or 1x Annual Salary
Choice of 2 Retirement Plans Through Colorado Pera
Voluntary 401 K and 457 Plans
State Paid Short Term Disability Coverage
Additional Optional Life and Disability Plans
Credit Union Membership
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Training and Professional Development

To Learn More About State of Colorado Benefits Visit: Https://www.Colorado.Gov/dhr/benefits.

Inclusion and Belonging
The State of Colorado Believes that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Drive Our Success, and We Encourage Candidates from All Identities, Backgrounds, and Abilities to Apply. the State of Colorado Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Building Inclusive, Innovative Work Environments with Employees Who Reflect Our Communities and Enthusiastically Serve Them. Therefore, in All Aspects of The Employment Process, We Provide Employment Opportunities to All Qualified Applicants without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Disability, Age, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Pregnancy, Medical Condition Related to Pregnancy, Creed, Ancestry, National Origin, Marital Status, Genetic Information, or Military Status (with Preference Given to Military Veterans), or Any Other Protected Status in Accordance with Applicable Law.

Adaaa Accommodations
The Office of The Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at Gov_Hr@state.Co.Us.