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Assistant Attorney General - Employment Practices and Civil Rights

Salary

$88,197.00 - $136,558.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-9002-06/2025

Department

Department of Law

Division

Civil Litigation & Employment Law

Opening Date

06/06/2025

Closing Date

6/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway, Denver CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Vanessa Rhea: [email protected]

Type of Announcement

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.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Department of Law/Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigation and Employment Law Section is seeking an attorney with experience in civil litigation and civil rights, employment and/or labor law for a position in our Employment Practices and Civil Rights Unit. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with various state agencies and institutions of higher education on unique employment, labor, and civil rights issues and to form lasting and rewarding client relationships in a position with frequent client interaction. The attorney will serve as a litigator and advisor focusing primarily on employment, labor, and civil rights matters. We are looking for a person who excels at independently tackling new issues on a regular basis, and who is eager to engage as a part of a team.

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

+ Provide advice to state agencies and institutions of higher education on a variety of labor and employment matters, including developing and implementing policies, managing employee relations issues, complying with state and federal laws, and resolving labor and employment disputes prior to litigation. You may also provide training on labor and employment matters for state agencies and institutions of higher education.

+ Represent state agencies and institutions of higher education in employment matters before the State Personnel Board in all phases of administrative hearing and post-hearing litigation, and occasionally in state and federal court. These duties will include settlement negotiations, conducting discovery, preparing witnesses for hearing, motions practice, trying cases before an administrative law judge, filing and arguing appeals before the State Personnel Board, Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court, and occasionally trying cases before a judge or jury in state or federal court.

+ Provide advice to the Colorado Civil Rights Division on employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination matters. Prosecute employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints from the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Defend the Colorado Civil Rights Division in state and federal court.

+ Represent state agencies and institutions of higher education in labor disputes before the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor Standards and Statistics and labor arbitrators, and occasionally in state or federal court.

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Employment Practices and Civil Rights Unit.

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). Effective July 1, 2025, the salary range for an AAG I is $88,197-$117,964/annually.

Attorneys with more than 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney may be hired as an Assistant Attorney General II (AAG II). Effective July 1, 2025, the AAG II salary range is $102,099 - $136,558/annually.

Candidates demonstrating exceptional expertise in employment, labor, and/or civil rights litigation at the time of application may be considered for appointment as a Senior Assistant Attorney General (AAG). In order to be considered as Senior AAG, candidates must have a minimum of ten years of experience as a licensed attorney, with the identified subject matter expertise. Effective July 1, 2025, salary range for Senior AAG is $112,564 - $150,556 annually, commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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 CourtOffice of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) .

We are looking for individuals who have at least four years’ experience in civil litigation and/or advice and counsel work, and who can check most of the following boxes:

+ Experience or interest in civil rights litigation.

+ Committed to and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.

+ Strong litigation, analytical, research, oral, written, and negotiation skills.

+ Knowledge of employment, labor, civil rights, and/or administrative law.

+ Knowledge of the state personnel system is preferred but not required.

+ Public sector legal experience is preferred but not required.

+ Excellent time management skills and ability to handle a number of cases and advice matters with minimal supervision.

+ Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.

+ Well-developed ability to work collaboratively.

+ Demonstrates maturity and judgment when dealing with high-level stakeholders and knows when to consult teammates and supervisors.

+ Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly and dive into subject matter.

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.

+ This position offers flexible work arrangements. Flexible work arrangements may change at any time based on business needs.

+ 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 CourtOffice of Attorney Regulation Counsel (https://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/index.asp) website.

This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

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 positionand their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.

Supplemental Information

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/members/retirement-benefits) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) : As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

+ Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

+ Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

+ Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues

+ Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.

ADAAA Requests

The Department of Law 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 Coordinator, Julie Christopher at [email protected].

For general information regarding this position and other attorney opportunities at our office, please contact our Legal Talent Director [email protected].

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To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references. Applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Failure to attach these documents may result in your application not being considered. Please confirm that you have attached the required documents.

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Please provide your bar registration number, state(s) in which you hold a license, and bar date.Assistant Attorneys General in the Colorado Department of Law 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.

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